Learning Mentor

Kingfisher School; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher School is seeking a dedicated assistant to work under teaching staff, providing targeted support to pupils and helping them access learning. You will help implement individual learning plans and monitor progress, reporting findings to teachers.

The role involves liaising with families, supporting interventions, and contributing to safeguarding activities in line with policy. A commitment to inclusion and professional conduct is essential.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of teaching staff, work with targeted pupils providing specific support to assist individuals or small groups of pupils in overcoming barrier’s to learning.
• Observe and feedback on pupil progress to assist teaching staff in identifying individual needs and support required so that individual learning plans can be developed.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis to assist in the implementation of individual learning plans.
• Support teaching and pastoral staff with any other relevant interventions required such as home visits.
• Assist in building relationships and communicating with pupil’s families and guardians to ensure they are kept up to date with any concerns and progress.
• Use a variety of activities to provide additional support to pupil’s enabling them to access the necessary resources including external facilities and academic support.
• Maintain pupil records, reporting on pupil achievement and progress to ensure accurate records are maintained.

Job description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of teaching staff, work with targeted pupils providing specific support to assist individuals or small groups of pupils in overcoming barrier’s to learning.

Observe and feedback on pupil progress to assist teaching staff in identifying individual needs and support required so that individual learning plans can be developed.

Support pupils on a one-to-one basis to assist in the implementation of individual learning plans.

Support teaching and pastoral staff with any other relevant interventions required such as home visits.

Assist in building relationships and communicating with pupil’s families and guardians to ensure they are kept up to date with any concerns and progress.

Use a variety of activities to provide additional support to pupil’s enabling them to access the necessary resources including external facilities and academic support.

Maintain pupil records, reporting on pupil achievement and progress to ensure accurate records are maintained.

Safeguarding Statement

In accordance with CLPT’s Safeguarding Policy and the document ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, all staff have a duty of care to safeguard the health and safety and well being of all students on school premises and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. Staff are inducted to follow policy and procedures to report any safeguarding concerns.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

• adult cautions (simple or conditional);
• conditional cautions;
• convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child’s fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified ‘by association’ to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.

The Postholder is required to:

• Undertake a systematic study of practice with a consequent programme of self and professional development to ensure that the necessary skill, knowledge and understanding are kept up to date.
• Be aware of and comply with all school policies (available via the Staff VLE. It is important that all staff keep up to date with current policies and any concerns are reported to the relevant named persons without delay.
• To promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission, aims and the ethos.
• To set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism with appropriate communications and relationships at all levels.
• To act as exam invigilator when required.
• To undertake such other duties which may be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities for the grade of the post as defined and subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. Any changes of a permanent nature will be incorporated into the job description.