What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, empathetic individual, with experience of working with children in an educational setting. As a Learning Support Mentor you will be required to act as a positive role model to the students. Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with named students to enable the pupil to agree plans and targets to move forwards. You will be supporting a student’s access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources and providing feedback on their progress as required.This role involves driving to the locations of different provisions therefore, a valid UK driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.
The successful candidate will:
• Have effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Have a background knowledge of the Foundation and National Curriculum
• Have the ability to empathise with students
• Be able to lead and work effectively with small intervention groups of the most disadvantaged and highest needs students on the SEN register
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role
What the school offers its staff
We can provide you:
• Supportive, experienced school team of staff and governors
• Great opportunities to develop your career
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s future development
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust
• Support and collaboration with other schools across the Trust.
Further details about the role
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Naomi Molyneux, Office Manager on naomi.molyneux@harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk or at 01935 814582 who will be happy to arrange this.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.