Learning Mentor

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Mentor to complement the work of our staff in addressing the needs of children who require support to overcome barriers to learning.

The candidate must be:

• Calm under pressure
• Enjoy working as part of a team with a desire to contribute and make a difference
• Committed to inclusion
• Have the ability to build effective strong relationships with children and families
• Be able to develop and implement strategies to remove barriers to learning
• Be passionate about raising aspirations and helping children reach their full potential
• Be able to use their initiative and be a flexible team player
• Have a strong and focused work ethic
• Committed to learning more about pupils with special needs and how best to support them
• Support pupils with SEMH (social & emotional mental health)
• Have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
• Be committed to an ethos of high expectations and a growth mind-set
• Have excellent communication skills

What we offer:

• Outstanding learning behaviour from highly motivated pupils who love learning, have high aspirations and always show their MAGIC learning habits
• Hard working and innovative colleagues that thrive on working collaboratively to ensure that all pupils are effectively included and supported to succeed
• A vibrant calm learning environment and innovative curriculum
• A commitment to CPD and training
• A supportive leadership and staff team and ongoing professional development.

You will work together with the Senior Learning Mentor, to identify together with pupils who would benefit from learning mentor support and discuss concerns with teachers and phase Leaders

Organising a programme of activities outside the classroom that support the educational and social development of identified pupils, including play therapy.

Ensuring the transition from one phase to another is smooth and that pupils receive continuity of support where appropriate. This could involve liaison with pre-school providers and secondary schools.

We warmly welcome informal visits to the school.

Please contact 0207 476 1284 to arrange a visit.

Interviews will be on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Keir Hardie primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to taking up post.