SEND Mentor
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Estuary Academy Island opened in September 2024. This school will initially provide education for up to 115 students. Our school will offer a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces. We strive to ensure that all our students receive additional opportunities in school to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who can play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work with our local communities and are excited about providing a long-awaited invaluable education provision for the Island community.
Estuary Academy Island is a cross-phase pupil referral unit which offers a range of long-term and short-term placements. Pupils referred to us often present with challenging social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, disaffection, and low levels of attendance. Our job is to address these issues, support students in developing strategies to overcome their difficulties, and transfer successfully either back into mainstream school or to further education.
The role of a SEND Mentor is to work as part of a tight-knit team in managing behaviour, promoting re-engagement, modelling appropriate social skills, and supporting pupils with their learning. Our expectations for our students are high, and staff working within the organisation promote aspirational goals while working within clear behavioural boundaries.
Do you dream of joining a team of like-minded professionals?
Do you…
Ever wondered what it would be like to work for a Trust that not only fully supports your professional development but puts your well-being at the heart of decision making?
This is a term-time only permanent position with a National NJC pay grade Sc3 scale point 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 (pro rata £21,323 - £21,662) depending on experience.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have relentless positivity and a can-do attitude.
* Be able to play a positive part in a high-performing team.
* Possess great communication skills.
* Exhibit high levels of patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
* Have an awareness of SEMH needs and value the power of education to support these.
* Be wholly child-centred in their thinking and actions.
* Be committed to child protection and take personal and collective responsibility for all aspects of safeguarding.
* Have a creative and flexible approach to working with young people.
* Have a desire to support the well-being, resilience, and self-belief of our students.
* Want to grow and develop in this new role.
Checks
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, and confirmation of qualifications and references.
Further questions
If you have any further questions, please contact Tammy Babington (HR Officer) at TBabington@estuaryacademy.co.uk.
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