Learning Mentor

The LEARNERs' Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Scheme

Job summary

Brimington Junior School is looking for a skilled Learning Mentor to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will lead targeted interventions, provide pastoral support, and help children build confidence, resilience and engage with learning.

You will work with pupils, families and staff to promote positive behaviour, inclusion and regular attendance. The role includes training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and contributing to safeguarding across the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience as a Learning Mentor or similar role.
• Ability to work with families and staff to promote inclusion.
• DBS clearance required or to be obtained.
• Evidence of safeguarding/inclusion CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and monitor behaviour.
• Lead targeted interventions and pastoral support.
• Promote positive attendance and liaise with families.
• Develop strategies to engage pupils and support inclusion.
• Training to become Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

IT literacy

Record keeping

Attendance support

Team player

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Brimington Junior School are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Learning Mentor to join our team in an exciting, multifaceted role.

The successful candidate will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, lead targeted interventions and provide pastoral support, helping children develop the confidence, resilience and strategies they need to engage positively with learning and school life.

The role will include working closely with pupils, families and staff to promote positive behaviour, strengthen relationships, support inclusion and ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. The postholder will also play a key role in monitoring and supporting school attendance, working proactively with families to overcome barriers to regular attendance and improve outcomes for children. In addition, the successful applicant will undertake training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), contributing to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives, building positive relationships and contributing to the continued development of the school community.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange this.

Westfield Health Scheme

Skills

CPD / Training

Evidence of recent safeguarding /inclusion CPD

Experience

Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3. essential

An understanding of the many challenges facing vulnerable children. essential

An understanding of mentoring and how to build successful relationships with vulnerable children. Knowledge of a range of strategies to promote good behaviour. essential

Experience of being a Learning Mentor.

Experience of providing individualised support for pupils and/or families.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils essential
• Ability to motivate pupils, and how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs essential
• Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team essential
• Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systems essential
• Approachable and empathetic and enjoys engaging with children, staff, parents and the wider community essential
• Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way with tact, discretion and confidentiality essential
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations essential
• Always understand the need for confidentiality essential
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachers essential
• Good sense of humour essential
• Ability to set up and maintain detailed and accurate record keeping systems. To identify and set targets for the development for individual pupils. To engage constructively with, and relate to, a range of vulnerable pupils who may be disaffected from school or disengaged from the learning process, and with their families and carers essential
• Awareness of the importance of working in partnership & confidentiality linked to home/pupil/teachers/schoolwork essential
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning process essential
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and policy issues (attendance). essential
• An awareness of the use of CPOMS. essential
• Experience working with all key stage pupils in all year groups. essential
• Experience working with all key stage pupils in all year groups.
• Experience of running nurture interventions such as Lego Therapy
• Experience of working with parents/carers.
• An interest in/experience in Early Help work.

Qualifications

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance. essential

Brimington Junior School

Katie Dennis

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Springvale Road
Brimington
Chesterfield
S43 1HF

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.