Learning Mentor

The Trust pays full regard to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance 2024. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including volunteers and staff employed by contractors. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history, and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. It also includes undertaking online checks and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will have previous experience in a supportive or caring role (paid or voluntary), with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience. You will be a great communicator who is adept at building effective relationships. But above all, you will have an enthusiasm for helping people with autism to thrive., To be considered for this role, you will also need to be able to demonstrate a desire for improving pupil outcomes (including those of high aspiration and vision). You will be confident to support a range of subjects in a small group and across various levels of academic ability.

Our success depends on our skilled and dedicated staff. We offer a competitive salary, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being. More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.,

• Employee assistance programme - a confidential support programme designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems.
• Headspace membership - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation through its app and online content.
• Occupational sick pay.
• A range of discounts from hundreds of retailers, accessible from mobile phones or using reloadable discount cards - the average user saves £565 per year.
• Salary Finance - Our charity partneroffersSalary Financeloansas a financial wellbeing benefitfor our staff.
• Eyecare vouchers - employees who need glasses to use computer screens.
• Pension.
Commitment to safeguarding