Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor

Scale/Range    NJC Grade G, SCP 11-14  Contracted hours  32.5
Actual Salary   £19,961.69 - £22,225.91   Contract Type    Permanent 

Start Date  ASAP                                        Contract Basis   Term Time + 1 week (39 weeks)
Location  Woodlands School,
                 Packington Lane
                 Coleshill
                 B46 3JE        

About us
Woodlands School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.   
  
Our recent Ofsted report commented that 'Pupils are happy to come into school. They are excited about the day ahead.’ ‘Staff know their pupils well and pupils’ individual needs are well understood and catered for.’  

Our school is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.

What we need
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to work in a Learning Mentor role within our friendly and ambitious school.  Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential. 

The core purpose of your role will be:
•    To address the needs of pupils needing help and support to overcome barriers to learning ensuring they receive appropriate support
•    To support school staff with approaches for regulation and behaviour of pupils
•    Being a first responder to crisis behaviour situations and following school policies and procedures to support those involved.
•    To lead in therapeutic/social and emotional interventions and to plan and lead extracurricular activities to help improve pupils’ behaviour, co-operation and social skills. 
•    Develop and maintain 1:1 mentoring and other supportive relationships
•    Establish and maintain good relationships with families/carers and other outside agencies
•    Facilitate access to specialist support services for pupils

What we offer
•    the opportunity to make a difference
•    enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
•    a supportive community of families and external partners
•    a friendly and inclusive working environment
•    talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
•    comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits
We offer: 
•    A competitive salary 
•    Access to Local Government Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
•    Excellent training and development opportunities 
•    Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members) 
•    Well-being app & staff discounts
•    Occupational Health Service 
•    Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies 

Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 14th October 2024 – 9am
Shortlisting: Following closing date
Interview Date: Friday 18th October 2024

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Sue Backhouse on 07585 887192 or backhouse.s3@welearn365.com 

Further information
Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and Application Form can be obtained from https://woodlands.warwickshire.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications
Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details. 
Applications must be sent by email to joinus@unitymat.co.uk before the closing date detailed above. 
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received.

Safer Recruitment 
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. 
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities