Learning Mentor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Mentor to join our Academy.

We are part of the David Ross Education Trust which is a family of 34 primary and secondary schools. As a staff colleague you will access CPD available locally as well as accessing leading teaching and leadership programmes through our Trust networks.  Our aim for every pupil to leave Edward Heneage with a suitcase full of aspirations and immense pride in what they have achieved during their time with us.

Our opportunity

You will liaise and work closely with external agencies to support pupils and their families as part of the mentoring process.  This will involve writing reports and records to provide accountable and quantifiable effectiveness of our mentoring approach.

This role is heavily involved with safeguarding and supporting the DSL.

There is regular contact with parents and carers including those with pupils who have been identified as under-performing or referred for barriers to learning.  You will also liaise with teaching staff and SENDCo, to monitor progress, and the attendance lead, carrying out home visits where appropriate.

You will need to respond to emotionally demanding behaviours and situations.  You may arrange and run group sessions for pupils with common needs, to support the mentoring process.

About you

We are looking for:

Previous experience of providing classroom/behaviour support, working with primary school children

Previous experience of safeguarding procedures including Child in Need and Child Protection reports, paperwork and meetings.

Experience of establishing good relationships with children

Experience of working creatively with children to identify strengths and development within children

Experience of administrative procedures with evidence of capability to work on own initiative

Educated to GCSE level grade C or above, including English and Maths, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience at that level

Demonstrate empathy, communication, listening and interpersonal skills when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to working with challenging children

Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality procedures

Knowledge and understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and demonstrate an awareness of child protection issues and procedures, local services for young people and their families

What we can offer you:

A dedicated, hardworking and friendly staff team

Up to NJC9 salary, depending on your experience

Access to local government pension scheme

To be part of a Multi-Academy Trust with excellent development and career opportunities

Apply now by clicking through to our website.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed application form.

Edward Heneage Primary Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.