Learning Mentor

Ref: SCH-WDT-0181 14 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Widnes Academy Location: Widnes Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 FTE. Actual salary £17,953 - £19,550 Department: Pastoral Team Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 29/11/2024 12:00 Interview Date: as soon as possible Start Date: as soon as possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 43.700 Pay Grade: NJC Grade 5, SCP 12-17

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.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Educated to A level / NVQ 3 standard or relevant mentoring work experience		Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload	Essential
Good level of computer literacy including the use of the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Power point, and Email	Essential
Excellent verbal and written skills	Essential
Relate to and work with others as a member of a team	Essential
Personal Attributes
Ability to liaise with parents/carers and external agencies	Essential
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately	Essential
Ability to think analytically and flexibly	Essential
To have concern for individual needs and possess a real empathy with pupils	Essential
High levels of motivation and commitment	Essential
A high degree of organisational ability	Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills	Essential
Organisational Fit
High motivation and professional commitment	Essential
A commitment to student-centred education	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Ability to implement and follow administrative procedures in a thorough and rigorous manner	Essential
Ability to work flexibly whilst under pressure with dealing with competing priorities	Essential
Ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and well-thought-out manner	Essential
Understanding of the safeguarding referral process	Essential
Ability to establish successful relationships at all levels	Essential
Ability to monitor pupil progress and attainment	Essential