Student Behaviour & Attendance Mentor (Term-Time)

Workington Academy; Stainburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Workington Academy is seeking a dedicated mentor and pastoral support worker to help students overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with pupils, families, teaching staff and external agencies to support attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, enabling each student to reach their full potential.

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks term time plus 2 weeks non-term time, and is maternity cover.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with students and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, consistent and resilient when managing challenging situations.
• Understands safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Committed to supporting all students to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to identified students.
• Work proactively with students to improve behaviour, engagement and attitudes to learning.
• Support the implementation of behaviour strategies and interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress against agreed targets.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Assist with attendance improvement strategies and safeguarding procedures as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.

Job description

Workington Academy is seeking a dedicated mentor and pastoral support worker to help students overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with pupils, families, teaching staff and external agencies to support attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, enabling each student to reach their full potential.

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks term time plus 2 weeks non-term time, and is maternity cover.