Sen Learning Mentor Milano

Sen Learning Mentor
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

ICS Milan International School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of SEN Learning Mentor. You will join a growing team of assistants supporting students with special educational needs in class, individually and in group situations to reach their full potential.

Our Learning Mentors work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCo to help deliver high-quality learning to our students. We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join this team who can understand the difficulties experienced by students with a wide range of SEND needs.

ICS Milan is an international school that offers a forward-thinking and exciting educational experience predominantly through English, but with a strong and integrated Italian program. ICS currently caters for children from 6 months to 15 years of age with the plan to offer a complete educational route from nursery to IB diploma level as the school grows. The approach applied throughout the school aims to equip students with the values, skills, and experiences to enable them to become successful, mindful, and proactive global citizens.

In the Primary School, our specially devised curriculum (Cambridge curriculum in Maths and English and IPC) offers rigorous and challenging learning outcomes within an exciting and thematic program based around five learning units each year. Incorporated throughout is our unique design thinking approach, with a strong focus on encouraging and developing innovative and creative skills, problem-solving strategies, collaborative working styles, and excellent communication skills. We are a Paritaria school, which means that some of our curriculum is delivered in Italian by specialist Italian teachers.

This is a superb opportunity to be part of that growth and success in a supportive and innovative environment.

Successful candidates are able to inspire and motivate our learners and have the following requirements:

Experience in school or educational settings. Experience working with students at primary school age. English and Italian language proficiency. Ability to build relationships with young people based on mutual respect and trust. Understanding of issues related to under-achievement and the barriers to learning that some students face. Very good numeracy/communication/literacy skills. Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources. Ability to plan and prioritise effectively. Ability to act on own initiative and be well organized. Ability to communicate effectively with students, adults, families, and colleagues. Ability to work constructively as part of a team and independently understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these. Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities. Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. Appropriate first aid training. Safeguarding or Child Protection training. Experience of working with students with Learning Difficulties, ADHD, and Autism. Experience working with students in early years including nursery and reception. Understanding of the aims of the International Baccalaureate. Understanding of the Early Years development goals. Creative and passionate about teaching and learning. Interested in contributing and working towards the future development of the school. Flexible, positive, and open-minded. Willing to share ideas and work closely with our team of dedicated, enthusiastic professionals. Committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to learning, and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding. Mother tongue or equivalent level of English required for this role.

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