Teaching Assistant L4 (Learning Mentor)

Bolton Impact Trust (BIT) is seeking to appoint a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Learning Mentor). This role will be based at the Forwards Centre, where the focus will be on supporting pupils in accessing the curriculum while promoting their emotional well-being. The Learning Mentor will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment to ensure both their academic and personal development.

The Forwards Centre is an alternative educational academy for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The centre’s values and ethos are built on the trust’s founding values of believe, inspire and transform. We believe that all children, regardless of their prior experiences can achieve success. We aim to reconnect pupils with a love of learning and transform that into long-lasting success.

The children at the Forwards Centre are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Learning Mentor) who is caring, fun, trustworthy, patient and good at listening.

They have asked for someone who can spot when they are having a bad day, is consistent, fair and has rules. They would like someone who is able to support them in their lessons and does their best to understand them.

Why you?

•          You have the flexibility to support pupils across the primary age range

•          You are highly organised and an effective communicator.

•           You have experience working with young people and a commitment to raising pupils’ levels across the breadth of the primary curriculum.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, positive, optimistic, flexible and motivated, with a personal drive. You will be able to communicate effectively with adults and pupils and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Why choose us?

•          At BIT we value all members of staff. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, providing access to wellbeing support services via a dedicated wellbeing charter

•         We are a growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT)

•          Guidance of a supportive and experienced executive leadership team who invest in the development of their teams and the Trust

•          Encouragement of further and continued professional development

•           Competitive salary

•         Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service from other local government roles