Learning Mentor

Job Description

LEARNING MENTOR REQUIRED ASAP

Scale 5, point 9-12 (£23,194 - £24,496 full-time equivalent)

37 HOURS PER WEEK - MONDAY - FRIDAY (could be negotiated)

Fawbert & Barnard's is a vibrant learning community where children develop the values, attitudes and habits they need to live fulfilled lives and to become confident, life-long learners and responsible members of society. It is part of Templefields Multi-Academy Trust, where all three schools have been Ofsted graded "Good" in 2023.

Do you have a passion to help Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs of our pupils? Work with a team of professionals who put pupils needs first.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor to work with children and families. As a Learning Mentor you will work alongside our SENCO and Senior Leadership Team to support identified children and families. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join Fawbert & Barnard's.

We are looking to appointment someone who will:

· Promote consistently high expectations of all pupils and support them to make good progress by offering targeted academic and pastoral support.

· Identify pupils or groups of pupils who are facing learning difficulties and put initiatives in place to address the barriers to learning they are experiencing.

· Support our children with their mental health, behaviour and social and emotional needs to enable them to improve their academic success.

· Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and improving skills, and model this to all pupils.

· Engage with staff and the school leadership team to put whole-school strategies in place to support the learning of all pupils.

· Liaise with families and develop good relationships with parents/carers, becoming a recognisable and approachable contact within the school.

· Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of pupils, encouraging confidence and self-esteem through listening to them.

· Work with pupils and parents to improve attendance.

· Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

· Be the school's well-being champion and young carer ambassador

We can offer you:

· Happy, confident children who enjoy learning.

· Dedicated and professional teaching and support staff

· Supportive parents and Governors

· A commitment to your professional development

· Opportunity of partnership work across Templefields Multi-Academy Trust.

School visits are welcome. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

Closing Date: Midday Monday 24 April 2023 Interviews held: Early May tbc

Information about the School

Fawbert & Barnard's is a part of Old Harlow and is a vibrant learning community where children develop the values, attitudes and habits they need to live fulfilled lives and to become confident, life-long learners and responsible members of society. It is a thriving Primary School with an inclusive ethos. It is part of Templefields Multi-Academy Trust which is a family of 3 academies that work in harmony so small things grow together.

School visits are welcome. Please telephone or email the school to make an appointment.

Please Note: Fawbert & Barnard’s Primary School and Templefields Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the barred lists, and satisfactory references. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour. Rigorous background and safeguarding checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Anyone seeking to work with children for any reason other than their genuine care, education and protection will be detected and disqualified.