Learning Mentor
ACE Schools Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0AT7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible: pending pre-employment checks
Closing date
22 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Learning Mentor
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,625.56 Annually (Actual)
Learning Mentor job summary
Job Role
Under the direction of the teachers on site and guidance of pastoral leads, work closely with an individual or small group of children to support them with their learning both on site and through a wide variety of learning outside the classroom activities to meet their needs as identified in their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). The role gives flexibility for the mentor and pupils to plan their day-to-day activities together and find different ways of learning.
Responsibilities
Support for students in accessing learning activities in a variety of settings, including vocational placements and Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff to include:-
Support and encourage students to engage in learning activities, and promote Good Behaviour
Supervision of students during off-site activities, this could include engaging in sport, adventurous activities, attending vocational training courses with other providers, visiting or transitioning to another school
Be aware of, and comply with Policies and Procedures relating to:- Child Protection; Health & Safety; Security; and Confidentiality – reporting all concerns to the Designated Person/s
Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Provide support for the preparation of, and undertaking of examinations
Be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of students
To support in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Build a positive working relationship with parents/carers through daily contact, usually by phone
Support for the Academy to include:-
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the School
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, and maintain positive working relationships
Attend relevant meetings as required within contracted hours
Participate in training, learning activities, performance development, and maintain record of own professional development
General Duties
Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. attendance/absence, typing, photocopying, printing, display, baseline assessment at times Ensuring maintenance of a clean, safe, and orderly working environment
Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment, resources, materials, as instructed, ensuring quality/safety
Undertake record keeping as directed
Monitoring and arranging orderly and secure storage of learning resources
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About ACE Schools Plymouth
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- ACE Schools Plymouth website (opens in new tab)
ACE Schools Plymouth AP Academy (part of ACE Schools Multi Academy Trust) was formally set up on 1st June 2016 with the aim of building on the solid foundation established by the previous PRU. ACE Schools Plymouth operates from thirteen sites around Devon & Cornwall and provides education and support services throughout the community to support pupils to access education in schools, community centres, medical facilities or their own homes.
We offer outstanding opportunities in education for young people aged between 4 and 18 who do not attend mainstream schools for a variety of reasons including; medical need, risk of exclusion, behaviour, mental health diagnoses and SEN. Our dynamic and ground-breaking approach ensures our young people become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. ACE has grown rapidly into one of the largest and most successful AP Academy models in the UK.
If you have resilience and have the desire to help make a difference to young people’s lives then we would like to hear from you.
ACE Schools Plymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be undertaken before a confirmed offer of employment is made to successful applicants.
You will be required to undertake positive handling training as part of your induction and essential qualification and person requirements should be met as per role profile to be considered for shortlisting.
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