Learning Mentor Establishment: Widnes Academy Location: Widnes Salary: NJC Grade 5, SCP 12-17 Actual Salary £17953-£19550 Job Type: Part Time Term Time Only Closing Date: 29th November 2024 12.00 noon Start Date: as soon as possible Additional Information Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 30.0 Weeks per Year: 43.700 The Role We seek to appoint a committed and driven Learning Mentor to join our successful and popular school. The successful candidate will be a crucial role in supporting our most vulnerable pupils and families. You should have relevant qualifications and proven experience of working with pupils and families who require additional support. Additionally, developing strong working relationships with teachers and other support staff to support pupils with varying social and emotional needs across all age ranges. We will also require the successful candidate to work with families to address poor attendance and punctuality. Widnes Academy has a clear vision that places “Aspiring and Achieving” at the heart of our ambition for each child. With an unwavering child-centred ethos, we put our pupils at the heart of every decision we make. Widnes Academy is part of the Wade Deacon Trust. You will be given full support in your career development as we believe that the development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. We are committed to personal development and supporting colleagues to progress in their careers. Widnes Academy can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career. Application Forms If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points: - why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far - what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school - any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have Our online application is available via the Trust website: https://www.wadedeacontrust.com. Application Deadline Applications should arrive in school by: Friday 29th November at 12pm noon