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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 the school to make an appointment.