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Schools Youth Learner Mentor

Cardiff

Posted 19/09/2024

£15,116 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. ACT Schools is a registered independent school to admit students from the ages of 11-16 years with special educational needs primarily focused to social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. 
  2. We are looking for a positive, caring individual who is keen to support learners who encounter challenging behaviours within ACT Schools.
  3. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.  
Job Description

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

About the role:  

ACT Schools is a registered independent school to admit students from the ages of 11-16 years with special educational needs primarily focused to social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. We are passionate about ensuring all young people are equipped with the skills they need to become successful adults. 

ACT Schools prides itself on its values and ensures the best possible delivery is given to our learners. You will be passionate about ensuring young people are equipped to become successful adults with a wide range of skills and abilities. 

We are looking for a positive, caring individual who is keen to support learners who encounter challenging behaviours within ACT Schools. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and patient and will have a full understanding of behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD).   

As an employee at our registered independent school, you will be expected to support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in line with ESTYN requirements. You will be responsible for supporting group sizes of approximately 7, 11 – 14-year-olds, who have been referred to us, due to either having been or are at risk of being excluded from mainstream education, who are school phobic or are classed as vulnerable.   

The role will be based on Cardiff School’s site and will report the Inclusion Lead Officer. 

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.  

By joining ACT you will have access to a wide range of training opportunities to enhance your Professional Development Plan.  

Apply now and be part of our team dedicated to shaping future talent!  

This role is temporary working 32.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am – 2:15pm.

What we need from you:  

  • Experience of working with challenging, disengaged learners 
  • Minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent.  
  • Youth Work or Teaching assistant/ teaching qualification or equivalent (or be willing to work towards one as condition of employment).  
  • Ability to communicate effectively to learners, colleagues, managers, parents, stakeholders etc. by telephone, in person and in writing 
  • To display ACT Values 

What you get in return:  

  • Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)  
  • Excellent professional development opportunities.  
  • E-learning platform available to all staff.  
  • Annual salary increases  
  • Staff counselling sessions  
  • Mental Health First Aider  
  • Wellbeing initiatives  
  • Bi-annual performance reviews  
  • Staff Council  
  • Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)  
  • Team building days  
  • Volunteering days  
  • Staff celebration days  
  • Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards  
  • Staff Recognition Awards  
  • Healthcare cash plan  
  • Contributory pension scheme  
  • Life assurance  

ACT Training
Company Information

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you! 
ACT is all about people! Our people, your people and all of the individuals out there who are looking to improve themselves, their lives and their career prospects.
At ACT, we’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities – and all 310 of us come in to work each day to do just that. We provide a long list of training programmes and qualifications that really help people reach their full potential.
From Traineeships, Apprenticeship and Higher Apprenticeships across 30 different sectors, to employability training and short commercial courses, we have something for everyone and, this is the good bit, most of our training is fully-funded.

Key Facts
  • Employees:

    366

  • Head Office:

    Cardiff

  • Annual Revenue:

    30.99m

  • Number of staff:

    366

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