Learning Mentor

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is now recruiting for a Learning Mentor. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

• To work with individual pupils who have been identified as underperforming or through the referral route to identify and investigate barriers to learning.
• Devise and implement individual mentoring programmes to assist pupils to remove barriers to learning, gain self-confidence and improve their performance. Monitor their progress to ensure the support is effective and productive. This may include the setting of SMART targets with pupils to encourage their involvement and progress.
• Liaise with teaching staff and SEND Co, and monitor the progress of pupils using the mentoring service to ensure the Learning Mentor support is relevant to the curriculum and/or the needs of the individual so that support has continuity.
• Develop contact with families/carers of pupils who have identified needs as appropriate to keep them informed of progress and secure positive family support for the pupil and maintain good working relations between home/school.
• Signpost and work with the attendance lead to support pupils and their families with additional personal or educational support.
• Carry out home visits where appropriate to support parents in encouraging their children to maintain full and regular attendance.
• To liaise and work closely with external agencies, including attendance of off-site meetings, to support pupils and their families as part of the mentoring process.
• To provide written reports for and to represent the academy at conferences and meetings, including with outside agencies to support children and their families.
• Keep a log and report to the leadership team as appropriate.

About the Academy

At our school, we set high standards for our pupils and expect them to take pride in their behaviour, appearance and their attitudes to learning. We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other, to be kind and courteous and develop lively and enquiring minds, as well as the social skills to do well in society. We are proud to be a Church of England school and we believe passionately in our 6 virtues that we as a school practice throughout each day.

This is an exciting time for Malcolm Arnold Prep School. In July 2017, our school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in recognition of the high standards of our learning provision.

Salary & Benefits

·        NJC 8 - FTE £22,777- pro rata £19,917.11 per annum

·        Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

·        CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses [include if applicable to role]

·        Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers [include if applicable to role]

·        Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·        Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·        Rewards and Recognition Scheme

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

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

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children, whilst establishing firm boundaries

GCSE level grade C or above, including English and Mathematics is essential

Higher level teaching assistant status is essential 

Awareness of data protection and confidentiality procedures

Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/ foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/ strategies

Full knowledge of safeguarding, relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of legislation

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’.

[Where we expect high numbers of applications only] Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.