Learning Mentor

Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy is a single entry primary school that opened its doors to children for the first time in September 2018. We are situated on the new Mulberry Park housing development in Combe Down.We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join our team, complimenting the support we give to children to ensure they are reaching their potential. The successful candidate will work with parents and carers to support their children's learning, as well as supporting identified children in school from across the primary age range.They will work within the existing support team, with specific responsibilities for children with SEMH needs and those with other social needs as identified on their learning plans. We are looking for someone who has :
The skills to build positive, nurturing relationships across the school communityThe ability to be calm , flexible and a strong team playerA resilient approach to handling and navigating challenging situations, displaying patience and empathy at all times.A strong understanding of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs Experience in providing tailored SEND one-to-one support to childrenProven experience in managing and supporting positive behaviourAn understanding of childhood development programmes such as The Thrive ApproachAn understanding of the impact of trauma on childhood developmentOur school/trust can provide: An opportunity to join a committed team with happy, enthusiastic and motivated children A chance to work in an inclusive, vibrant and supportive community A supportive and pleasant working environment A commitment to staff well-being A very supportive trust with CPD and networking opportunities A very supportive local governing body ETAT schools: Our school is
part of a group of schools in the Educate Together Academy Trust which was established in 2014 and places inclusion at the heart of its thinking and seeks to ensure in its mission statement, that that 'no child is an outsider. Our ethos at Educate Together Academy Trust is:
Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected. Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education Child - centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education. Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve.The hours are Monday to Friday 8.15 to 3.30 ( until 4.30 on Wednesdays) and the salary is SCP17 which is currently £30,060 pro rata. The actual salary for these hours is £24,689.Closing date: January 6th at 9amInterviews will be held shortly afterwards.