Pastoral Learning Mentor
The Quay School, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HU19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,269-£31,067
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who are we looking for? What does the job involve?
We require someone to work with students on our Harbourside base, these students struggle with their social, emotional and mental health which has resulted in them being excluded from mainstream school. This role needs someone who can form positive relationships with these young people to do this you will need to show patience, care and understanding. You will receive training to support you in this role. You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through. You will need to be flexible, resilient and positive. It will involve both supporting students in class as well as some one to one work with them; this will be both reactive and pro-active.
You may also need to go off-site to meet with students and so your own transport will be needed at times (mileage etc. is fully reimbursed). Previous experience of working with young people with additional needs is desired but not essential, although a reasonable grasp of basic IT programmes is a must.
What the school offers its staff
Are you looking to improve your work/life balance?
We know working in schools can be stressful and it is easy to give over a lot of your personal time to work. We strongly believe that work should not take over every aspect of your life in order to support both your physical and mental health. And so;
- We limit paperwork and meetings to the necessary,
-Finish at 1pm on a Friday,
- Have a robust staff wellbeing programme in place that is constantly evolving.
Further details about the role
Pastoral Learning Mentor/Teaching Assistant- The Quay School
Salary: £27,269-£31,067 (actual salary for term time only £23,335 - £26,586). 34.5hrs per week, 8.30am-4pm Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-1pm on a Friday. Permanent.
Are you looking for a fresh challenge?
We are an Alternative Provision school spread across 4 campuses; each catering to students with specific Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This means we think of our students as individuals and respond to their needs as such. Our aim for our students is for them to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. The PACE approach is integral to the work we do. We also draw on Solution-focussed brief therapy, Growth Mindset, Unconditional Positive Regard, Restorative Justice and the key principles of trauma-informed practice. Some knowledge of these approaches is desirable but not essential, however an eagerness to embrace them is essential!
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HR@Deltaeducationtrust.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Quay School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 71 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Quay School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@deltaeducationtrust.com
The Quay School provides full time education for young people who are not accessing mainstream schools. We aim to provide personalised learning opportunities in a creative and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and aim for success. We value our students and believe that they should have every chance to learn and develop their potential.
The Quay School works in partnership with parents and carers, schools and others towards enabling our students to overcome barriers to success and lead a purposeful life.
Arranging a visit to The Quay School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@deltaeducationtrust.com.
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