Learning Mentor

QEGSMAT; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK is looking for a dedicated professional to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The role involves working closely with teaching staff to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Applicants should be experienced in SEND support and committed to fostering a positive educational environment. The position offers benefits including a pension scheme and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Flu Vaccines

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the educational team.
• Effective communication skills with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support identified students in the classroom and during therapies.
• Implement action plans for students with SEND.
• Maintain communication with families regarding student progress.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of interventions.

Skills

Support with SEND

Collaboration with teaching staff

Communication with families

Safeguarding children

Monitoring and evaluation

Job description

Overview

Purpose: Support identified students both in the classroom and in the Extended Learning department, which may include physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions, and within our CONNECT provision. CONNECT is the academy’s onsite provision for a small number of students who face difficulties primarily in the social and emotional mental health area of need.

Work closely with teaching staff to address the needs of students requiring help to overcome barriers to learning, and to provide strategies to help pupils achieve their full potential by further developing their skills. Support learning and behaviour for individuals and groups as directed. Support the corporate life of the Trust and project a positive image of the Trust. Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues to contribute towards the quality of teaching, learning, achievement and behaviour for all students to encourage self-esteem and progress so students can be the best they can be. Ensure efficient, effective, safe use of resources in line with Trust policies. Contribute to the production, monitoring and review of resources and action plans in line with the Trust’s objectives and performance targets. Develop skills to meet the requirements of the post and respond flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust and identified students with SEND. Build mutual confidence and respect and foster effective working relationships with all. Act as a role model, challenge and motivate, promote self-esteem, and establish productive relationships with students. Be committed to and sensitive about equality of opportunity for pupils. Ensure that the legal, statutory and other provisions governing the Trust are observed. Ensure that target groups of students are supported. Keep senior staff, the line manager, SENCO and relevant teaching staff and year heads informed about each student’s progress and that support aligns with the Trust’s expectations, policies and practice.

Main Duties

• Have a clear focus with a target group of pupils on improving their attainment and behaviour.
• Provide senior staff with information about students so that those needing support can be identified effectively and appropriate interventions agreed.
• Work with other staff to draw up and implement action support and interventions for students with SEND, specifically SEND students accessing our CONNECT provision.
• Provide a range of opportunities for the target group of pupils to support them in achieving their targets, both in 1:1 or group settings.
• Maintain regular contact with families of SEND students to keep them informed of progress and secure positive family support and involvement in education.
• Work closely with the SENCO and Class Teacher to ensure the needs of the students are planned for and met.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the success of all interventions and support the SENCO.
• Have full knowledge of the range of activities and interventions in an academic setting.
• Take part in all appropriate INSET identified by the Trust.
• All adults employed by the Trust are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children they are responsible for or come into contact with.

Note: While every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, this document does not specify every item in detail. Where broad headings are used, all associated duties are included in the job description.

Why work for us?

At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and progression should be a simple process. We offer an Automatic Pay Review program as part of our benefits package, rather than traditional annual pay and performance reviews. We provide continual access to CPD opportunities and work with many organisations to develop staff to fulfil aspirations and potential. We are committed to equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.

• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7, including bespoke counselling sessions if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.