Student Support Mentor

We are looking for an experienced Student Support Mentor to promote positive behaviour across the school. You will guide students and staff, ensuring that a calm and respectful environment is fostered, helping to maximise the potential of every pupil.

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote and provide support for all students at The Link School as required.
• To support and work with staff, parents and other agencies to support all students as required.
• To work with students, staff, parents and other agencies form other educational settings as part of The Link School’s outreach & support offer
• The Student Support Mentor will be responsible for the supporting the smooth day to day running of the school, including supervising students who are not attending their normal lessons for a variety of reasons and being a visible presence around the school to support a positive learning environment.

Key Requirements:

• General level of education: GCSE

• Understanding/Knowledge of Children with Special Education Needs

• Ability to adapt activities to learners changing motivation and interest levels

• Understanding of safeguarding practice within a school environment

• Observe pupil learning behaviour and report observations to the teacher