Student Support Mentor
Attleborough Academy, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJThis job expired on 18 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Late April 2023
Closing date
18 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
1 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- 35 hours per week, Term-Time Plus 1 Week, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,119 to £19,833 pro-rata per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
With effect from late April 2023, we are seeking to appoint a Student Support Mentor to join the Academy’s Student Support Team.
The successful candidate will be supporting the needs of a range of students whether that is in or out of the classroom and in our Inclusion Centre. There may be an expectation for the successful candidate to focus on a particular specialism within the team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The personal competencies expected of all Attleborough Academy support staff are:
- Committed to supporting student success.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The professional competencies expected of a Student Support Mentor are:
- Can use ICT effectively to support learning and the use of other technology.
- Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
- Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and their own position within these.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
The qualifications and previous experience required for a Student Support Mentor:
Essential:
- English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy qualifications at level 2 or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience.
- Educated to at least Level 3.
Desirable:
- Other relevant qualifications eg. Foundation Degree in Education.
- NVQ in Support Teaching and Learning.
- Training the literacy/numeracy strategy and/or in a particular curriculum or learning area eg. Bilingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, Maths, English.
- First Aid Training in Specific medical procedures.
A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable students are all essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.
What the school offers its staff
Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. The Academy joined the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education.
We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
The Trust offers its staff a comprehensive and competitive package, great benefits, a commitment to their development and fantastic culture and values.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2022, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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About Attleborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 884 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Attleborough Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@setrust.co.uk
Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. Later this academic year, Attleborough Academy will be joining the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) which is an exciting and important development for the Academy. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger promises to bring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff.
We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
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