What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to join our team of committed professionals within our friendly SEND team. The post holder will assist the SENCO and Assistant to the SENCO in supporting students with SEND and medical needs. The SEND Learning Mentor will oversee students within our Student Support Room working closely with teachers to support the pastoral and academic work for students with SEND and medical needs. The Learning Mentor will also act as a Cover Supervisor. This post is open to flexible working in terms of start/finish time and for days of the week worked.
What the school offers its staff
The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.