SEN Learning Mentors

32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 INSET days

Part Time, Full Time and Job Share Opportunities Available

Due to expansion within the team, an excellent opportunity has become available for innovative and enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors at Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form.

We are seeking to appoint to the role of SEN Learning Mentors to support Lead SEN Learning Mentors and the SENCO with curriculum provision and learning support for targeted students at risk of significant underachievement and to support individuals with enhanced needs.

In this varied role, applicants will be required to demonstrate flexibility, have some experience of working with vulnerable/challenged/challenging children and young people and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students alike. The role will see the successful applicant working alongside our young people within lessons and leading a targeted intervention towards a group of young people. We are flexible in our approach and are looking for an applicants with fresh ideas for targeted and meaningful interventions as out SEN provision expands.

As well as full-time positions, we also have part-time and job-share opportunities available. The working hours for a full-time position (32.5 hours per week) are Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak per day. 

At Ossett Academy we strive to create an environment where students enjoy learning and are given the opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm, friendly environment.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the Academy prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

For an informal discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to our academy, please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 232820.

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 10 January 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 13 January 2025.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.