Wellbeing Mentor

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of students with special needs.
• Provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of student(s) with special needs in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the inclusion of all students, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the
• To devise, implement and evaluate specialized programmes of work to encourage and promote a student's social emotional and behavioural development.
• To work with teaching staff and/or other support staff in devising and implementing individual learning plans to promote students' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• To plan and facilitate structured games and activities, to support students to make appropriate use of unstructured times.

• Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with school policy.
• Operate within agreed legal and ethical boundaries particularly in regard to child protection.
• Carry out duties in accordance with health and safety legislation and school policies.

• Support working relationship with the students, acting as role model and setting high expectations.
• Support students with special needs in the most effective way.
• Support students with special educational needs through the delivery of specific learning programmes and to contribute to setting individual education targets.
• Facilitate students' access to specialist provision as indicated by statement of special needs.
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively, ensuring all students are engaged in activities.
• Provide support in the delivery of the Curriculum as appropriate.
• Promote the safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

• Work closely with the Principal/class teacher to assist in the planning, development and delivery of all areas of the curriculum.
• Work under supervision of the Principal/class teacher to support the learning, social, emotional and physical development of the students.
• As required, prepare the classroom/outside areas for lessons, ensuring that specialist resources and equipment are available as necessary and cleared away at the end of the lessons as appropriate.

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/Inclusion and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
• Attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.
• Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with school policy.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on educational visits, trips and out of school activities as required within contracted hours and to take responsibility for special needs students under the supervision of the teacher.
• To assist with the general pastoral care of special needs students, including helping students who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
• Adhere to school health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems.

• Assist in the development of basic Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills where appropriate and support the use of these learning activities as directed by the class teacher.
• Help adapt and plan the development of resources necessary to assist in learning activities of children with special needs, taking into account students' interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

Professional Partnerships:
Work closely with key members of staff to ensure that the needs of the children are met, including contributing to policies and practices that will promote inclusion and engagement.

Shaping Self and Others

• Actively engage with a full range of CPD opportunities, particularly those relating to:
  The advancement of Phoenix Bay
• The development of personal leadership qualities
• The development of pedagogical knowledge in specialist areas.
• Keep abreast of local and national initiatives, guidance and legislation that relates to SEN, alternative provision and education as a whole with a view to implementing and developing as necessary.

• Undertake broadly similar duties as may be required from time to time as directed by the Principal/class teacher and that are commensurate with the post grade. Represent the company positively at any local/regional or national events. Work flexibly to secure all the job requirements are met whilst maintaining appropriate work/life balance. Promote inclusion and…