Learning Mentor (Pastoral)

The Federation of Shepeau Stow Primary
School and Gedney Hill Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint
a Learning Mentor25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
to
work across the two schools

.

The successful candidate will be
committed to helping children to succeed, have excellent communication skills
and be able to work using their own initiative and manage their own timetable.

Overview of the role of a Learning
Mentor:

• Providing
  support to children in and out of the classroom.
• Assisting
  with a range of SEMH and Behavioural needs.
• Providing
  children with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school.
• Liaising
  with parents and external agencies where suitable.
• Working
  collaboratively with the teacher and the wider school team to improve outcomes
  for children.

We would love to hear from people who:

• Have
  worked within a classroom environment.
• Are ELSA
  Trained
• Have a
  proven track record supporting children with Social, Emotional and/or Mental
  Health difficulties
• Are
  passionate about supporting children.
• Are
  empathetic, nurturing and understanding of children’s needs.
• Have high
  expectations for children’s progress and achievements.
• Promote a
  child’s development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social)
  whilst fostering growth, self-esteem and independence.
• Designated
  Safeguarding Training is desirable, or the willingness to undertake this
  training
• Experience
  implementing Early Intervention Programmes
• Experience
  supporting families
• Act in
  accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation,
  particularly in relation to child protection, safeguarding, protected
  characteristics and behaviour management.

Experience of working with SEND with SEMH needs is essential.