Intervention Learning Support Mentor

Intervention Learning Support Mentor

Permanent, 11.5 hours per week, term time only plus INSETS, remunerated at BET Grade 4 A-E

(£26,918 - £29,616 FTE) Actual salary £7,272 (starting salary) - £8,001

Are you an outstanding Learning Support Practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are looking for individuals to join our friendly, supportive team working primarily with our SEND students, helping them to access the national curriculum as well as wider school activities. This is a rewarding role helping young people to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be providing support for EHCP students, and other students with SEND by supporting them in class, in small group interventions, or 1:1, ensuring that staff and parents are fully informed of each student’s progress.

You’re the right fit for this role if you have:

●       A flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day and the ability to use your own initiative within the learning environment.

●       Have a clear understanding of the four strands of SEND as set out in the code of practice, namely Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory and/or Physical Needs.

●       Experience of working calmly under pressure

●       The ability to communicate effectively with anyone, especially young people, and work effectively both on your own and within a team.

●       Have experience working in a classroom setting.

●       Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

We offer:

●       Rewarding work in a highly motivated team of colleagues

●       Local Government (Defined Benefit) Pension Scheme

●       Free access to an Employee Assistance programme, Retail and other discounts, Cycle to Work scheme

●       The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Maggie Martin, SENCo (mmartin@sgs.uk.net).

Early applicants are welcome and we reserve the right to interview and appoint should a suitable applicant apply before the closing date.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 7th October, interviews will be held week commencing 14th October.

Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate(s) will be subject to pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.