Learning Mentor & Safeguarding Champion

Shorefields; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 16.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alton Park Junior School is seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils, families and staff in fostering emotional well-being and safeguarding. The role focuses on mentoring, attendance, and breaking down non-academic barriers to learning.

You will work to build resilience and ensure each child feels safe, valued and capable of reaching their potential, with term-time hours and 21 hours per week.

Qualifikationen

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support or Early Years is an advantage.
• Experience working with children, parents, and external agencies.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt tailored support programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working with the DSL to ensure safeguarding procedures.
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group mentoring focused on emotional literacy, resilience, self-esteem and social skills.
• Building trusting relationships with parents/carers and guiding Early Help Assessments.
• Monitoring daily attendance and implementing targeted interventions.
• Supporting teaching staff in recognising early indicators of vulnerability, abuse, or neglect.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Ausbildung

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support or Early Years

Tools

IT skills

Jobbeschreibung

Alton Park Junior School is seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils, families and staff in fostering emotional well-being and safeguarding. The role focuses on mentoring, attendance, and breaking down non-academic barriers to learning.

You will work to build resilience and ensure each child feels safe, valued and capable of reaching their potential, with term-time hours and 21 hours per week.