POST TITLE:LEARNING MENTOR

(Supporting English & Maths)

GRADE:GRADE 6 - Spinal point 18

(£17,714 per annum pro rata)

HOURS OF WORK:9.00 am to 16.30 pm Mondayto Thursday

9.00 am to 16.00 pm Friday

FULL TIME/PART TIME:37 hours per week(term time only)

POST STATUS:Permanent

JOB PURPOSE

Working under the guidance of the SENCO, to provide support in addressing the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. To include supporting the effective transition of students into, through and from the Academy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will be accountable to the Board of Governors and responsible to the SENCO, they will also have contact with Achievement leaders, teaching staff, students, parents and others.

MAIN DUTIES

The following list is typical of the level of duties which the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type may be required from time to time.

General

  • To draw up and implement an action plan for each student who needs particular support and to develop a one to one supportive relationship with each student aimed at achieving the goals defined in the plan.
  • To maintain regular contact with families/carers of students receiving support and to encourage positive family involvement in each student’s learning.
  • To contribute to multi-agency team work and to build up a full knowledge and range of support available for students and to act as a single point of contact for accessing this support for each student.
  • To manage student behaviour and deal promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established Academy policy.
  • To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies, in the absence of the teacher, according to the Academy’s policies and procedures
  • To return the work completed by students to the appropriate teacher and feedback on any behavioural or other issues, using the Academy’s agreed referral procedures.
  • To monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and to provide feedback/reports as required.
  • To use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.
  • To undertake activities as directed by the Line Manager, with whole classes, individuals or small groups of students.
  • Supervise the whole class in the absence of the teacher.
  • To undertake supervision of the Internal Exclusion room when occasionally required.
  • To carry out invigilation of examinations for individual or groups of students.
  • To complete any administrative tasks as directed by the Subject Leader.

Student Support

  • To support students by responding to their individual needs and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom.
  • To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.
  • To provide personal care to help support students with specific disabilities, as and when required.
  • To have the skills and expertise to support children with ASD or have a qualification in speech and language.

Academy Support

  • To follow the Academy policy documents and schemes of work and keep updated with Academy and national curriculum documentation.
  • With support from the English and Maths faculty deliver ks3/4 Literacy and numeracy interventions sessions to small groups of students.
  • To support teachers in selecting and preparing teaching resources that meet students’ needs and interests.
  • Under teacher overall control, accept shared responsibility for the creation of a safe environment for students within and outside the classroom and comply with the appropriate policies and procedures, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
  • Under the supervision of the Leadership group to invigilate internal and external examinations.
  • To attend and participate in regular meetings and participate in training and other learning activities (performance management) as required.
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure that students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Contribute to the overall ethos of the Academy
  • Assist with the supervision of students at lunchtimes
  • Accompany teaching staff and students, as appropriate, on visits, trips and out of Academy activities, and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
  • To undertake any other duties that would reasonably be expected of the post holder as designated by the Head teacher.

“This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once provisionally appointed, the successful applicant may also be required to apply an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.”


Attributes / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English / 
Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications (NVQ level 4) / 
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths / 
First Aid qualification / 
Work/other related experience / Can show relevant experience to support post / 
Knowledge of school based education including child development / 
Experience of classroom administration support / 
Skills and Abilities / Good ICT skills and the willingness to update skills and undertake further training / 
Ability to think quickly, assess situations and react calmly / 
Understands the importance of following policy and procedure / 
Ability to plan and organise effectively / 
Ability to train, supervise and develop other staff / 
Good communication skills and the ability to relate well to students, staff and parents / 
Ability to work effectively in small groups or with individual students and be a good team player / 
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities / 
Understands the importance of confidentiality / 
Determination and willingness to undertake further training to improve / enhance skills / 
Appreciation and knowledge of schools / education environment / 
To have the skills and expertise to support children with ASD or have a qualification in speech and language. / 
Personal Qualities / Calm, flexible, dependable and reliable / 
Able to work well on own and part of a team to achieve a common goal. / 
Ability to bring to the role a good sense of humour, initiative, enthusiasm and commitment / 
Professional behaviour expected at all times / 
Has a smart presentable appearance and prepared to adhere to the Academy’s dress code / 

In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including;

  • Motivation to work with children and young people;
  • Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people;
  • Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours; and
  • Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

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