SEN Learning Mentor
About This Role
Are you passionate about making an immediate impact and transforming lives? If so, you will be interested in the opportunity that we currently have available at Ossett Academy. We are seeking to appoint resilient and enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors to support Lead SEN Learning Mentors, Associate SENDCO and the SENCO with the delivery of curriculum provision and learning support for individuals with enhanced needs and targeted pupils at risk of significant underachievement.
You will be helping pupils re-engage with learning through innovative and creative support programmes and interventions. In this varied role, you will have some experience of working with vulnerable children and young people and be able to utilise strategies to support them in overcoming barriers to learning. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for inclusive education and the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues alike.
We have various positions available on both full time and part time basis:
1. SEN Learning Mentor - Full Time, 32.5 Hours Per Week, working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm, £19,925 to £21,522 per annum (actual salary), Permanent.
2. SEN Learning Mentor - Part Time, 19.5 Hours Per Week, working 8.15am to 3.15pm 3 days a week (days to be discussed at interview), £11,955 to £12,913 per annum (actual salary), Permanent.
All positions include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per day.
Candidates are welcome to apply for either or both positions. Please indicate to which position you are applying for within your application form.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school. We strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given 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 prior to applying.