Learning Mentor

Bentley West Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0EQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as all pre-employment checks are completed.

• Closing date

  2 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,119.00 - £31,364.00 Annually (FTE) Salary pro-rata to term time working. 35 hour per week. Birmingham Council Grade 3 SCP 9-22.

Learning Mentor job summary

Bentley West Primary School

Learning Mentor

Bentley West Primary School part of Leigh Trust

Monmouth Road, Bentley Walsall, WS2 0EQ

35 hours per week, term time only

Birmingham Council Grade 3 - SCP 9-22 (£25,119-£31,364 Pro-Rata)

Pay award pending

Required for as soon as possible;

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young learners? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a strong dedication to improving attendance and behaviour in a school setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Bentley West Primary School, located in the heart of the community, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Learning Mentor. This role is integral to our school's mission of providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students.

Role Overview: As the Learning Mentor you will play a pivotal role in supporting and guiding our students towards achieving their full potential. Your responsibilities will encompass providing mentoring support to children individually and in small groups. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), to contribute to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters academic progress and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and carers to understand and address issues effectively.
• Identify barriers to learning for children and use a range of techniques and expertise knowledge to support children in overcoming these.
• Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring support to identified students, helping them overcome obstacles and develop key life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and SLT to devise and implement targeted interventions for students facing challenges.
• Contribute to the school's behaviour policy, promoting positive behaviour and resolving conflicts when necessary.
• Organise and deliver workshops or training sessions for parents, focusing on the importance of parental engagement.

• Safeguarding: At Bentley West Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. You will be expected to uphold our robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare of all children under your care. Supporting the SLT to manage all safeguarding concerns and escalate them to external agencies if needed.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for supporting and mentoring children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Experience in behaviour management and implementing positive strategies
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures

Joining Bentley West Primary School means becoming part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing the best possible education and support for our students. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary at Grade 3, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

To Apply: If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.

Please see attached advert, job description, person specification and safeguarding statement.

Bentley West Primary School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals

Bentley West Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, background checks and satisfactory references.

Closing date Midday on Monday 2nd December 2024 with interviews W/C 9th December 2024Only applications submitted on the support staff application form on ‘My New Term’ will be considered.

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

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About Bentley West Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 494 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
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