Learning Mentor – Becton School

Learning Mentor – Becton School

Position:                Learning Mentor

Salary:                   NJC22-26 FTE £31,364 to £34,834 Actual salary (£27,504-£30,546)

Location:                Silverdale School

Contract type:         37 hours per week, Term time only.

Contract term:         Permanent

School Type:          Special School

Start Date:              ASAP

Closing date:           Sunday 14th April 2024 9:00 am

Interview dates:       Week commencing 22nd April 2024

We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to develop relationships with young people and their families in order to break down barriers to learning and enable them to re-engage with Education.

The candidate needs to have experience of working with young people with SEND and or Mental Health needs.

We are also proud to work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure our children and young people develop skills for life. We are here to ensure that every single student has the best opportunities to flourish through personalised learning.

Becton School is a unique, complex, caring and wonderful place. We are currently judged “Good” by Ofsted and we are proud of our great reputation with children and families, other professionals, other agencies and Sheffield Local Authority.

Becton School is part of Nexus Multi-Academy-Trust. Our vision for Nexus is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be". This vision is what we aspire for and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. We are fully committed to partnerships and all of the educational benefits of collaborative working. You can find out more at: www.nexusmat.org

Applications are welcomed from candidates in all educational settings (including in primary or secondary mainstream schools) who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our new provision at Silverdale School to find out more information. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Will Blakeney 07535 436899.

Application forms, a Job Profile and further information can be downloaded from the vacancies section of our website:                               

 https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=Application+form&pid=67

Completed application forms must be emailed to Sarah Bevan Sunday 14th April 2024 9:00am: becton@nexusmat.org

CVs will not be accepted.

This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.