Learning Mentor - Term Time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust; oThongathi; On-site; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking school dedicated to excellence in education. As a Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. This role involves providing personalized assistance and group sessions, fostering cognitive and social development. Join a passionate team that values collaboration and continuous development, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression. If you are committed to making a difference in students' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils individually or in groups.
• Experience in helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and group sessions for students.
• Aid cognitive and social development of pupils.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Typing Skills

Professional Telephone Manner

Job description

Type of Position: Learning Mentor

Subject: Support

Salary: £21,908 (pro rata to full time of £26,256 VIAT 5)

Start Date: June 2025

Closing Date: Friday, 16 May 2025

About the School

The School of Science and Technology Maidstone (SST), opened in September 2020, is an exciting new free school with state-of-the-art facilities. We are highly popular within the local community and have been oversubscribed. SST was graded OUTSTANDING in all categories by Ofsted in January 2023, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Learning Mentor to support pupils individually or in groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning, raise aspirations, and reach their full potential. The role includes providing one-to-one support and group sessions to aid cognitive and social development.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent typing skills and professional telephone manner

Details

This is a term-time post, 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The salary starts at £21,908, pro rata to full-time of £26,256 VIAT 5.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about providing inclusive support to enable students to access the curriculum effectively, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team committed to excellence and continuous development. We foster collaboration across the VIAT Multi-Academy Trust, offering networking, support, and career progression opportunities.

Learn More & Apply

Visit our website: www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk

Download the application form and email it to: [e-mail]

The Job Description can be viewed here.

Note: Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be conducted before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding & Policies

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We may conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Policies are available for review.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups. For access arrangements in application completion, contact the Trust.