SEN Learning Mentor

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational trust as a SEN Learning Mentor at Ipswich Academy. This role is pivotal in supporting vulnerable pupils, enhancing their learning experiences and overall wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team, providing essential one-on-one support and implementing effective engagement strategies. The trust values staff development and wellbeing, offering a competitive rewards package and professional growth opportunities. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly employer

Employee counselling service

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience engaging vulnerable or challenging pupils.

Responsibilities

• Engage vulnerable pupils through high-quality early intervention.
• Support the principal and assist with pupil welfare and progress.

Skills

Teamwork

One-on-one support

Engagement strategies

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Experience with vulnerable pupils

Job description

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Job Description

• Ipswich Academy - Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• £33,366 - £35,235 pro rata (£29,351 - £30,996 per annum)
• Full Time, Term time only plus 1 week
• Permanent
• Reference: 7343
• Required as soon as possible

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated SEN Learning Mentor into the team at Ipswich Academy from April 2025.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you will be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It's a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you will be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you will enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

The role of the learning mentor is to engage vulnerable or challenging pupils in their learning through provision of high quality early intervention that impacts positively on pupil welfare, attendance, progress and behaviour, and to provide support to the principal.

What you will offer

You will need to be able to work well as part of a team and be confident working one to one with pupils.

What we will offer

• You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle2work scheme

To find out more:

If you would like to have a conversation with the principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Samantha Torr, Interim Principal on 01473 550040.

How to apply:

Completed applications should be made via:

https://ce0492li.webitrent.com/ce0492li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179G...

Closing date: 9am, 2 June 2025.

As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

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