Learning Mentor & Student Support Specialist

Burwell Village College (Primary); Cambridge; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Burwell Village College (Primary) seeks a Learning Mentor to work with pupils needing support, building mentoring relationships and coordinating with teachers, SENCO and family services to improve attendance and learning outcomes.

You will develop individual action plans, liaise with families, and work with partner agencies to deliver targeted support and transitions.Commitment to safeguarding and CPD is required.

Mansioni

• Develop positive one to one mentoring relationships with pupils identified as needing support.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCO, Family Support Services and other external agencies to identify pupils with barriers to learning and at risk of disaffection in order to ensure that these receive support.
• Devise, implement and evaluate individual pupil action plans for pupils identified as needing support, working with teachers and other staff.
• Establish and maintain home/school liaison with the families and carers of pupils receiving support in order to keep them informed about pupil needs and progress, and to secure positive family and carer involvement and support.
• Establish good relations and work closely with other agencies who may also be involved in supporting a targeted pupil - e.g. Behaviour Support, Educational Psychologists, CCT and Voluntary Helpers -so that the needs of the pupil concerned are met in a focused and integrated way.
• Develop a full understanding and knowledge of the range of agencies and activities, which can provide support to vulnerable pupils.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the Headteacher in their role as DSL.
• Provide support for pupils within and outside school hours, e.g. supporting children attend breakfast club or providing afterschool activities that support mental health and well-being
• Act as Lead Professional for families working with TargetedSupport at a level suitable for school and attend meetings regarding LAC and Child Protection when appropriate
• Promote the efficient and effective transfer of pupil information at points of transition and support pupils during transition in line with policy and practice.
• Encourage positive attitudes to pupils receiving support and a shared understanding of their needs within the school.
• Liaise and meet regularly with the SENCo to report and discuss progress on specific children and families, taking specific action as agreed
• Attend appropriate CPD and support whole staff training to ensure best practice across the school
• Meet regularly with the Designated Lead for Safeguarding to discuss circumstances that may impact on children’s ability to fully access school life and consider future actions to support individuals and families.
• To support pupils’ integration during identified pressure point, e.g. lunchtimes
• Contribute to professional reports for external agencies and school leaders, where appropriate

Descrizione del lavoro

Burwell Village College (Primary) seeks a Learning Mentor to work with pupils needing support, building mentoring relationships and coordinating with teachers, SENCO and family services to improve attendance and learning outcomes.

You will develop individual action plans, liaise with families, and work with partner agencies to deliver targeted support and transitions.Commitment to safeguarding and CPD is required.