Learning Mentor Part Time FTC (1 year maternity cover)

Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, term time only (flexible on working days)

Start date: 27 August 2024

End date: 26 August 2025

Application Deadline: Monday 03 June 2024, 9am

Salary: Support Staff Grade 4 - £12,687.40 - £15,775.48 per annum (£24,310.00 - £30,227.00 FTE)

The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Study Support Team within an outstanding Sixth Form College. We are seeking a proactive individual to provide an excellent level of support to both staff and students in the College.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

○       ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted

○       Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;

○       Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;

○       Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;

○       Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Role

The primary function of this role, as part of the Study Support team, is to provide high-quality individualised learning support to students to enable them to gain equal access to their course that empowers them to develop strategies to overcome their difficulties and to promote independence. The Learning Mentor will deliver individualised support to students on the SEND register, both in class and outside of lessons. Planning and reviewing support, ensuring access to the curriculum and that progress is effectively tracked and monitored. Some administrative duties will also be required, e.g. with the JCQ exam access arrangement process, EHCP admin and other relevant duties.

The Learning Mentor will contribute to the achievement of the College’s single corporate objective – improving students’ achievements – by undertaking specific responsibilities as outlined in the job description. What follows in the job description, is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list; other duties may be required as necessary.

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk.

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by Monday 03 June 2024, 9am.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.