Lead SEN Learning Mentor

This role will act as the lead Learning Mentor regarding the provision of our young people with SEND by supporting the SENDCo in managing the SEND referral process. You will be required to provide specific, targeted teaching of learning support programmes to individuals or small groups requiring additional help. You will lead and direct other learning mentors and colleagues on support for curriculum provision and learning support for targeted pupils at risk of significant underachievement specifically, but not exclusively supporting pupils with needs around cognition and learning.

In this varied role applicants are required to demonstrate flexibility, have some experience working with vulnerable/challenged/challenging children and young people and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and pupils.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)

Scale 5, £19,273 to £20,987 per annum (actual salary)
31 Hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days
To Start As Soon As Possible