Family Learning & Play Mentor

Be patient, calm, open-minded and serve as a positive role model

to children and families. Have the ability to build strong relationships with pupils;

encouraging responsibility, resilience and positive behaviour choices. Have experience of working with parents and carers. Work with the team to create safe spaces where young people feel

heard & understood while empowering parents and carers to strengthen

relationships. Demonstrate a genuine passion for inclusion and working with

children & families to promote readiness for school, wellness and play. Contribute to afterschool activities programme including family

forest sessions. Help children to re-engage with learning through innovative,

creative programmes and interventions including using the outdoor space, forest

therapies and play. Have a good understanding of importance of time to play and places

to play and the impact this has on a child’s ability to develop relationships,

their physical and cognitive development. Have a commitment to working as part of a team and sharing good

practice. Have a positive outlook, be approachable and have good

communication skills.