I left my job in July as i had been in the same job (teaching ks2) for many, many years and was starting to feel burned out (and wanted to pursue other interests).
I have been doing a diploma in SpLd this year as i have decided that i want to pursue a more SEN/ learning support role. I am having some study leave this term (a gift to myself after a long career class teacher with only minimal maternity leave) 
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I have toyed with the idea of doing the national senco award (as a self funded applicant).
Another option that really appeals is the role of learning mentor. The trouble is, I would worry about being judged as a 'failing teaching' if i applied to do this sort of role. actually this is far from the truth, as i always got fantastic feedback from ofsted/ head etc. but...... i just feel i need to do something other than whole class teaching, which i have no energy for at the moment. i love the idea of doing small group/ 1:1 interventions.
if i saw a trainee senco role then i'd apply for that, but dont want to overwhelm myself in terms of responsibility, tbh.
any ideas about a role that might suit someone like me? or any feedback about taking a drop in pay (and, dare i say it, 
) status and applying to be a learning mentor.
tia
ps wanted my new name to be 'tired teacher' but someone has beaten me to it with that nicknmae... funny that!