Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and helping them thrive? Join us as a Learning Mentor and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils We are excited to be seeking to appoint to a brand new role within our academy. The role of Learning Mentor will be a crucial role, further supporting our SEN provision within our popular and friendly academy. This role will be supported by an experienced SENCO, along with experienced teaching staff and support staff team, and will be part of our SEN / Education Support team. Co-op Academy Glebe will provide you with the reward of making a difference and you'll do all this whilst modelling exceptional professional behaviours. We offer our colleagues excellent career development opportunities as part of the Co-op Academies Trust along with access to a programme of Personalised Professional Learning and Development irrespective of career stage. So, if you're an enthusiastic and inspiring person, with experience in supporting inclusive Teaching and Learning, committed to the spirit of co-operation, then we would be delighted to hear from you. At Co-op Academy Glebe, we pride ourselves on our nurturing approach and positive pupil and parental relationships which we believe are fundamental to ensuring all children are happy and feel safe to learn. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, proactive and committed to ensuring all children have a positive primary school experience which sets them up for the future. Why us? Co-op Academy Glebe is a primary academy located in Stoke-on-Trent, part of Co-op Academies Trust, committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on cooperation, respect, and community values, ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal development, the academy strives to help students achieve their full potential. All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self-help : We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self-responsibilit y: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality : We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy : We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity : We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’: Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success: Benefits include: Our employee benefits package includes: get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme) gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders) Funeralcare benefit ticket and rental deposit loans And More For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.. Further information and to apply for the role, please use the below link: https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies or our Academy website at https://www.glebe.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies All applications are via Face-Ed only. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Closing date: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 8.00am Interview date : Tuesday 17th December 2024 Opportunities to visit the school: Visits to the school can be arranged please contact the school office on 01782 234868 for dates available. Start date : 20th January 2025