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Learning Mentor
We are looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring teaching assistant to support KS2 pupils in their learning. This is a fixed term, term time only post for 26 hours 15 minutes per week commencing as soon as possible from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2019. The rate of pay for this post is Local Government Salary Band 2 Point 11 to 14.
The successful candidate will support the SENCo in providing direct support for pupils with emotional and/or behaviour difficulties, establishing good relationships with pupils and acting as a role model for them.
You must have relevant experience and a minimum of English and mathematics at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.
Key activities of the Learning Mentor includes
- Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff and SENCo.
- Understand specific learning needs and styles and provide differentiated support to pupils individually and within a group
- Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher/SENCo, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate
We offer the opportunity of working in a school with
- friendly and enthusiastic pupils
- an excellent team of teachers and teaching assistants
- a good professional development programme
Montgomery Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school for further information. Apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.
Information about the School
Montgomery Junior School is a three form Junior school located on the leafy, garrison estate. The school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.
Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities. . The school was inspected in November 2019 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. The most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2019) commented on " the welcoming and supportive ethos of the school." and also the fact that "Pupils work hard in lessons to achieve their best."