Learning Mentor

Thames Valley School is an Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking a Learning Mentor. This is a great and exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school's journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.

Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.

You will be passionate about developing best practice in your school and be self-motivated to continually update your knowledge and ensure practice in the school is informed by evidence and research.

LAT Academies Trust currently includes two other free schools, Church Lawton School & Vanguard School. The schools work to maximise the standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities. This role will enable you to influence & contribute to the future of the LAT Academies Trust schools.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual who will have a wide range of skills and experience, who is looking to work in an ambitious and rewarding environment.

You will:

· hold a personal and professional academic track record of the highest calibre

· possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire pupils and colleagues

· be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to creating an outstanding autistic specialist school

· be highly knowledgeable in the field of autism

· be self-led in ensuring your knowledge and understanding is up to date

· knowledgeable about effective pedagogy for autistic pupils

· be naturally resilient and a team player who can work collaboratively in a multi-professional team

For more information, to receive a full Job Description, to arrange a visit or an informal chat please call the school on . Please note we do not accept CVs.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual who will have a wide range of skills and experience, who is looking to work in an ambitious and rewarding environment.

You will:

· hold a personal and professional academic track record of the highest calibre

· possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire pupils and colleagues

· be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to creating an outstanding autistic specialist school

· be highly knowledgeable in the field of autism

· be self-led in ensuring your knowledge and understanding is up to date

· knowledgeable about effective pedagogy for autistic pupils

· be naturally resilient and a team player who can work collaboratively in a multi-professional team