Learning Mentor

Required as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor at the Oswestry Education Centre.  Oswestry Education Centres caters for students aged 11 - 16 years who have been predominately excluded from mainstream education. Oswestry Education Centre is one Centre within TMBSS (Pupil Referral Unit). The service has recently been rated as Good by Ofsted and the report acknowledged that :

At the heart of TMBSS lies a belief that all pupils should leave as confident young people who are 'world ready'. Inspirational leaders, caring staff and well-planned support combine to provide the right support at the right time.

Many pupils join TMBSS with undiagnosed or unmet additional needs. The service gains a clearer understanding of those needs over time through well-considered interventions and support. For some, this means an accurate identification of special educational needs and/or disabilities and a support plan. For others, it means uncovering the need for intensive short-term intervention to support mental health needs.

Relationships are a strength at TMBSS and the learning mentors are a key to developing those positive relationships and becoming trusted adults. Some pupils believe education is not for them before starting here. However, at TMBSS, they quickly become settled and happy to learn, knowing they are cared for and that support is available.

The successful applicant will work alongside teaching staff, building trusted relationships that support the delivery of a formal educational and developmental curriculum which includes core subjects, PSHE alongside social, emotional and behavioural interventions, enrichment, sports and outdoor educational activities.

TMBSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such, all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and appropriate pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

Further details and application forms can be obtained from Lindsay Crozier - Business

Manager – TMBSS by email: crozier.l@tmbss-shropshire.org.uk or telephone: 01743

368189 (Monday to Friday 0800 to 1500 Term Time only)

This position is based at Oswestry Education Centre, Judge Meadow, Oswestry, SY11 4RG, Visits to Oswestry Education Centre are welcomed under prior arrangement. Please contact Lindsay Crozier to book an appointment.

Closing Date for applications:       9am Wednesday 27 November 2024

Interview Date:                                Wednesday 4 December 2024