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Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor

The Vanguard School, Lambeth

Lambeth

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
15 July 2022

Job overview

Location: Lambeth, London

Closing Date:  Ongoing

Interview date (w/c): TBC

Salary (or hourly rate): £18,278  FTE (£16,098.70  pro rata) plus Inner London Living Allowance 

Contract Type: Full Time, Term Time

Hours per week: 37 hours term time only inclusive of 5 non teaching training days

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.


What we can offer you:

• Pension scheme

• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences

• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)

• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme


Who we are looking for:

Are you a dynamic and passionate practitioner, who would love a challenge?

Are you looking for a post that will be exciting, professionally demanding, stimulating and rewarding in (usually) equal measures?

Do you have a sense of humour? Are you naturally resilient and a team player who can work collaboratively in a multi professional team?

To be considered for this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a real commitment to the education of children with autism and ideally have a proven track record of supporting learners whose needs lie on the autism spectrum.

You will be required to:

Promote both the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to enhance motivation and morale.

Embrace the changing landscape in specialist education and oversee the development and operational management of the school with the support of the UK’s leading charity for autistic people.

Create a distinctive culture and philosophy so that from the moment a person enters the building they will know this is a school where pupils are respected, achieve beyond what is expected, are empowered to make positive choices about their own lives and have rich and varied experiences.

Being a Learning Mentor takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.

If you have any questions about the role please contact our HR Coordinator Alison Gneba on 02080596310

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/national_autistic_society/vms/e/careers/search/new

As part of the application process, please complete the gaps in employment form and upload with your application form.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer



About The Vanguard School, Lambeth

+44 208 0596 310

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Welcome to Vanguard School, where each child is treated as an individual. Vanguard school is an ambitious, forward-thinking specialist school, which seeks to advance thinking on what autistic people can achieve and how vital their place is in society.

We take enormous care to give our pupils the support they need to learn well and to develop their confidence and independence. Small classes, committed and experienced specialist teachers, and a wonderful learning environment all make our school an exceptional place to be.  We are encouraging and supportive, and always celebrate achievement. We also ask pupils to work hard, and help them to enjoy the success that this brings.

Vanguard is one of the three schools which make up the Liberty Academy Trust, an education charity established in 2022. Together, our vision is to create a world that works for autistic children and young people, by providing an exceptional educational offer so that they achieve success now and are well-prepared for adulthood. We work towards this vision through our core values of courage, determination and teamwork.

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