Speech, Language and Communication Mentor

Start date: 6 January 2025

Hours per week: 36.5, Term time only

Selly Oak Trust School
Oak Tree Lane
Selly Oak
Birmingham
B29 6HZ
Telephone number: 0121 472 0876

Contact email: michaela.edwards@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk

Contract type: Permanent  

Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school.
About the role:
A Speech, Language and Communication Mentor plays a crucial role in supporting students with communication difficulties. Working under the supervision of a qualified Speech, Language and Communication Therapist, to implement and deliver therapy plans and interventions. Speech, Language and Communication Mentors assist in the assessment process by gathering information about the students’ communication skills and needs, helping to deliver speech and language therapy activities and exercises as directed by the therapist. We can support with training for the right candidate.

What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will;

• have the ability to manage, support, and engage students, fostering a positive learning environment
• have knowledge and skills to support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with special educational needs (SEN)
• be proficient in conveying information clearly and effectively to students, ensuring they understand concepts and instructions
• have the ability to develop appropriate and trusting relationships with both students and colleagues, enhancing collaboration and support
• show sensitivity in listening to students' situations, demonstrating empathy, and using effective communication to facilitate problem-solving
• • have caring and understanding demeanour, paired with a calm and assertive approach to managing situations.
• display skills in anticipating potential barriers to success and proactively implementing strategies to prevent them

What we can offer:

• subscription to an external well-being service
• a supportive induction programme
• coffee shop available to staff
• an outstanding CPD program
• well-being and challenge events
• access to school gym before/after school

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.  

How to Apply

Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876 or email Michaela.edwards@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 

Applicants please note: This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.