Learning Support Mentor
Elements Academy, Sheffield, S25 2NFThis job expired on 23 March 2023
Start date details
April 2023
Closing date
23 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Working term time plus 5 additional INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £24,496 - £26,845 (Actual salary: £21,481 - £23,541)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Learning Support Mentor who will provide positive, aspirational outcomes for pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs through high quality support and engagement supporting academic learning and securing pupils' physical, emotional wellbeing, whilst raising their self-esteem and encouraging independence. To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under the agreed system of supervision.
You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths (or have proven numeracy and literacy skills to level 2.) You must be able to meet the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant standards, or have an equivalent qualification or experience. You will possess experience of working with children and have the ability to relate well to children and adults, coupled with training in the relevant learning strategies.
What the school offers its staff
Our Learning Support Mentor position presents an excellent opportunity for candidates who are potentially looking to gain experience to progress into teaching or for those who aspire to work within the area of Social and Emotional Mental Health. We are ambitious for growth and the development of our staff members and pupils and as such, there will be opportunities for progression within the Trust for successful candidates.
In return, we are able to offer a welcoming Trust with supportive management and a strong programme of staff development. You will receive exceptional support through our outstanding staff teams who are skilled at working with young people with needs across the SEMH range.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Ethos Academy Trust, where we aim to deliver the very best educational experiences for pupils across the primary and secondary age range. Our academies are welcoming, calm and purposeful and, within a nurturing ethos, our learners are stretched academically, supported pastorally and developed socially and emotionally.
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.
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About Elements Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Elements Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vwoodrow@eat.uk.com
Arranging a visit to Elements Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vwoodrow@eat.uk.com.
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