Learning Mentor (Maternity Cover)
Yarnfield Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3PJ3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Term-time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term until 18 July 2025 or return of the post holder - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 3 Points 9-22 (FTE £26,409p.a. - £32,654p.a.) Actual salary is £23,348p.a. - £28,870p.a.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Yarnfield Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Learning Mentor to support the social, emotional and mental health well-being of our wonderful learners who maybe experiencing difficulties in these areas.
As a Learning Mentor, you must have a working knowledge of SEMH and associated difficulties, child development and methods of setting realistic programmes for disaffected and underachieving children. Your role will include; one to one mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning, liaising closely with colleagues, families and outside agencies and supporting in the monitoring of behaviour and attendance of the identified groups.You will also be responsible for leading extra-curricular activities to promote learner engagement.
The successful candidate will have proven experience working with young people, ideally from a primary setting. You will also have excellent communication skills with children, parents and professionals and a sound knowledge and understanding of child development, and the issues relating to social exclusions. You must have the ability to work creatively with children and demonstrate a positive working attitude.
What the school offers its staff
About us
Yarnfield Primary School is a three form entry primary school with a 52 place nursery serving a diverse community in south Birmingham. The school is part of the Summit Learning trust which comprises of four primary schools, three secondary schools and a sixth form.
Yarnfield Primary is on an exciting journey whose recent improvements have been recognised by OFSTED. Our aim, drive and ambition is to provide the children with real, purposeful high quality learning experiences which inspire and motivate them in achieving their very best.
Why work for us?
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
- Employee assistance programme
- High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
- Wellbeing Advocates
- Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
- Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
- Generous employer pension schemes
- Excellent Holiday Entitlement
Further details about the role
Closing Date: 25 November 2024 at 12pm
Interview date to be confirmed
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be anequal opportunities employerandweare determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Our policy is available to view here https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/our-trust/statutory-information/policies-statements/
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 Yarnfield Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 676 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Yarnfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 693 0362
Yarnfield Primary School is a three form entry primary school with a 52 place nursery serving a diverse community in south Birmingham. The school is part of the Summit Learning trust which comprises of four primary schools, three secondary schools and a sixth form.
Yarnfield Primary is on an exciting journey whose recent improvements have been recognised by OFSTED. Our aim, drive and ambition is to provide the children with real, purposeful high quality learning experiences which inspire and motivate them in achieving their very best.
Arranging a visit to Yarnfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.
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