Learning Mentor

Limpsfield Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1AN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  May 2023

• Closing date

  22 March 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support, cover supervisor or tutor
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 37 hours a week 41 weeks a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: 21 to 26

What skills and experience we're looking for

Learning Mentor (Level 2)

Permanent

Full time: 37 hours per week / 41 weeks per year

Salary: Grade 6, scale point range £28,900 to £32,909

Actual: Grade 6, scale point range £25,981 to £29,585

Start date: May 2023

Limpsfield Junior School are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor (Level 2) to join our team.

We are looking for candidates that can:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when working with children
• Develop strong relationships with children and families
• Show dedication, patience and kindness when working with children across school
• Deliver interventions and structured play activities that are exciting and engaging for a range of different pupils
• Have a calm and supportive manner, able to work flexibly and respond to unplanned situations with an organised and inclusive approach
• Support our looked after children to ensure that they access the SEMH provision they require and to liaise with external agencies
• To make referrals to external agencies in order to access support for children and families
• To take on the role of designated safeguarding deputy as part of the safeguarding team
• To support staff members in promoting positive relationships following the Trauma Informed approach
• To offer support with transition from infant school and to secondary school
• To plan for and run after school clubs and holiday club provision
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Have a commitment to help pupils make progress in all areas of their learning and development

What the school offers its staff

The Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive team
• The chance to work with fantastic children who are keen to learn
• The opportunity to work with engaged and responsive families
• Commitment and support with your ongoing training and career progression

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to meganburton@limpsfield.sheffield.sch.uk

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About Limpsfield Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Limpsfield Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: meganburton@limpsfield.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142430925
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/limpsfield-junior-school (opens in new tab)

Our vision at Limpsfield Junior School is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community. Across the school, we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Limpsfield Junior School we have been judged as good by Ofsted. At Limpsfield Junior School, we strongly believe in the importance of positive and respectful relationships amongst all members of the school community. We have an inspirational and forward-thinking senior leadership team who truly care about, and promote the well being and happiness of the staff, children and families - ensuring kindness and compassion is at the heart of everything we do. Our families play a crucial role in ensuring children are happy and safe at school, so we create strong links between home and school learning. Our curriculum is purposeful and fun; we provide unique learning opportunities, fostering the children’s interests and challenging them to become the best that they can be. We are committed to ensuring that all of our children are kept safe in school and have embedded strong safeguarding practises in everything that we do.

Arranging a visit to Limpsfield Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email meganburton@limpsfield.sheffield.sch.uk.

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