Learning Mentor/ Pastoral Support including attendance and safeguarding

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Learning Mentor/Pastoral Support including Attendance and Safeguarding. 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

·         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.

·         To work with individual pupils who have been identified as underperforming or through the referral route to identify and investigate barriers to learning.

·         To contact parents/carers regularly by telephone or home visits where necessary to discuss specific issues; keep accurate records of agreed outcomes.

·         To respond to emotionally demanding behaviours and situations as a result of dealing with pupils and parent/carers individual circumstances.

·         Liaise with teaching staff and SENDCo, 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.

·         Compile records and progress reports for students as appropriate for the mentoring process and make accessible to appropriate members of staff so that the mentoring is accountable and quantifiable in terms of its effectiveness.

(37 hours per week, term time only. Fixed term until July 2023)

About Our Academy

At Thomas Hinderwell our aim is to provide a world class education to ensure that all pupils leave us in Year 6 with the skills, confidence and self-belief to propel them into the next stage of their lives.

Our staff work tirelessly to provide a curriculum that is not only engaging and challenging, but offers a diverse range of learning opportunities and experiences. This is underpinned by a strong emphasis on the development of our pupils’ social, emotional, spiritual and moral values, which is intertwined throughout everyday learning.

Salary & Benefits

·        NJC 16- 20 (competitive based on experience)

·        Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

·        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

GCSE C's or above in both English and Mathematics

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

Experience of establishing good relationships with children whilst establishing firm boundaries.

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

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

Experience of community involvement.

Experience of working with a range of agencies.

To be able to maintain accurate records and reports

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to working with challenging children.

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 here’.

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.