Learning Support Mentor

Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with named students to enable the pupil to agree plans and targets to move forwards. You will be supporting a student’s access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources and providing feedback on their progress as required.  This role involves driving to the locations of different provisions therefore, a valid UK driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will:

• Have effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Have a background knowledge of the Foundation and National Curriculum
• Have the ability to empathise with students
• Be able to lead and work effectively with small intervention groups of the most disadvantaged and highest needs students on the SEN register
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role 

You are warmly encouraged to visit our School prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact Naomi Molyneux, Office Manager on office@harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk.  

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.