Learning Support Mentor
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm 38 weeks per year, term-time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Approximately seven months
Actual salary
- £19,749 - £19,788
Pay scale
- Scale D, 5-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The main purpose of this post is to provide academic support to students of all ages who are identified as having additional Educational Needs, working with a range of stakeholders, parents, teachers and support staff to ensure progress and continuity. The post holder will provide general support to identified students in lessons and in the Student Support Room and should be an emotionally available adult for students when required.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Have a passion for/experience of working with children with special educational needs in a Secondary School setting;
- Have an interest in how children learn and behave;
- Provide an appropriate role model of behaviour, control and resilience at all times;
- Really care about students, particularly those who have barriers to learning effectively;
- Respect and maintain professional confidentiality but have regard to the safeguarding protocols of information sharing where necessary;
- To attend in service training and meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the SIGMA Training School Alliance.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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