Salary:
Scale 4, £14,852 to £16,042 per annum (actual salary)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
10 February 2025
Job overview
25 hours per week over 4 days, Term Time + 5 Inset Days
Are you looking for an exciting challenge in a new environment? An excellent opportunity has become available for an innovative, enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentor at Horbury Academy. We are seeking to appoint to the role of SEN Learning Mentor to support our SEN Learning Manager and SENCO with curriculum provision and learning support for targeted pupils at risk of significant underachievement and to support individuals with enhanced needs; specifically, but not exclusively supporting pupils with enhanced needs on the autism spectrum.
In this varied role applicants will be required to demonstrate flexibility, have some experience of working with vulnerable/challenging children and young people and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and pupils alike.
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
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service
* Free on-site parking at every site
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to providing world-class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high-quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
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.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@Accordmat.org or call on 01924 282748.
Closing date: Monday 10 February 2025 at 9.00am.
Interviews are likely to be held w/c 10 February 2025.
Application forms are available from
https://accordmat.org/vacancies/
Completed application forms to be returned to
hr@accordmat.org
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.
About Horbury Academy
Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road, Horbury
Wakefield
WF4 5HE
United Kingdom
+44 1924 282740
Horbury Academy is a mixed secondary academy, catering for pupils aged 11-16, situated on the outskirts of Wakefield. The academy building is purpose-built, under one roof, allowing for a unique community and supportive feel.
Horbury Academy has gained a reputation for excellence, inspiring pupils to be the best versions of themselves and vowing that all lessons are engaging and purposeful. It strongly believes that all pupils are entitled to experience the full breadth of education and calls on pupils to demonstrate a thirst for learning and become increasingly independent. Its popularity results in Horbury Academy being continually over-subscribed.
Their strong tradition of success is built on a firm foundation of personalised pastoral care, ensuring a climate for learning that is calm, well ordered, and secure. Recognising the hard work and efforts of pupils in their lessons, the academy puts learning and positive recognition of both staff and pupils, at the heart of its approach.
From securing academic success to securing success in extra-curricular activity, its staff are fully committed to ensuring that all pupils make the most of their time at Horbury Academy.
It understands that partnership is an important aspect to the ongoing development of schools and academies and with this in mind, it works alongside Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form, Horbury Primary Academy and Middlestown Primary Academy as part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust.
The vision of this partnership is to enhance both practice and knowledge of learning across primary and secondary education, whilst also providing access for pupils and staff to an even better range of opportunities in order to achieve excellence.
Principal: Mrs N Walker
View Horbury Academy's Latest Ofsted Report
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