SEN Learning Mentor
Horbury Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HEThis job expired on 24 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
24 November 2022 at 9am
Date listed
7 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
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- 31 Hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 4 £16,030 to £17,469 per annum (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The job holder will be required to apply resilience when dealing with emotions/challenges from students and/or staff on a regular basis.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Required to work in a professional manner.
- Tasks will be defined by the Line Manager but the jobholder may be required to use their own initiative on occasions.
- Willingness to be flexible, adaptable and patient.
- Will be expected to use IT to update student records.
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to relate to a range of students and parents in a sensitive manner
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and agencies
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible attitude towards team working
- Ability to operate effectively when liaising with different groups and colleagues at all levels
- Ability to manage a range of tasks efficiently and apply effective organisation skills.
- Understanding the development of numeracy and or literacy skills and programmes/techniques to support students to acquire them
- Knowledge of the principles of Child Development and learning processes and barriers to learning
- Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety
- Ability to use a range of ICT applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to demonstrate behaviour management skills
- Apply a firm, consistent and understanding approach when considering needs of students.
- Some experience of working with young people.
- Experience of working with vulnerable/challenged/Challenging children and young people.
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of training in relevant field
- English and Maths to GSCE Grade C or above or equivalent level of qualifications.
What the school offers its staff
- The Trust maintains nationally agreed terms and conditions in relation to pay and conditions for teaching and associate staff, and continues to subscribe to local holiday patterns within the Wakefield local authority district.
- All employees have the opportunity to access a pension scheme.
- All employees have access to discounted rates for self and family members for a range of local and national companies and services, reviewed annually.
- Access to a biannual C2W scheme.
- All employees have access to the Fitness Suite at one of the academies in the Trust free of charge.
Further details about the role
Areyou looking for an exciting challenge in a new environment?
An excellent opportunity has become available for innovative, enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors at Horbury Academy. We are seeking to appoint to the role of SEN Learning Mentors to support Lead SEN Learning Mentors and the SENCO with curriculum provision and learning support for targeted students at risk of significant underachievement and to support individuals with enhanced needs specifically but not exclusively supporting students with enhanced needs on the autism spectrum.
Inthis varied role applicants will be required to demonstrate flexibility, have some experience of working with vulnerable/challenged/challenging children and young people and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students alike.
Whilstwe are looking for full time members of staff, we would consider part time hours and the opportunity to job share.
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 Horbury Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1109 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Horbury Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@accordmat.org
- Phone number
- 01924 282748
Horbury is part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust which is a Wakefield based Trust; all four academies in the Trust are closely located to one another which lends itself to many opportunities to work closely and collaboratively. All academies are within a three-mile radius of one another and can be found a short drive off junction 40 of the M1.
Horbury Academy is a mixed, 11-16 academy, situated on the outskirts of Wakefield.
We are immensely proud of our academy, staff and students and strongly believe that all students are entitled to experience the full breadth of education; reflected through our curriculum model that encourages learners to study a broad range of subjects.
From securing academic success to securing success in extra-curricular activity, our staff are fully committed to ensuring that all pupils make the most of their time at Horbury Academy.
Alongside our extensive curricular and extra-curricular offer, we provide excellent pastoral care for our students; tailored to their individual needs.
Our environment and academy building is purpose built, under one roof, allowing for a unique community and supportive feel.
Our facilities are used during the Academy day and outside of Academy hours by a wide range of community partners including Horbury Churches Together, Horbury Brownies and Guides, Horbury Spice Dancers, Ossett Town Juniors, Pageant Players, Phoenix Netball and Horbury & Ossett Music Centre to name but a few.
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