Learning Support Mentor 1 to 1 or small group

The Linden Academy has an excellent opportunity for a Learning Support Mentor to join our team to provide learning support to individual and small groups of pupils across the academy. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be a great team player, skilled at connecting with students and offering the appropriate assistance. We are seeking a highly motivated and committed individual who is passionate about supporting the pupils to achieve their potential.

In everything we do, we aim to create a positive and safe environment to foster success and impact our students' lives. You will be joining a team who have the children at the centre of everything that they do.

The Linden Academy is a great school where all children are provided with the opportunity to thrive.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by the Head of School.

Why work for The Linden Academy?

Friendly, supportive team of around 50 staff.
Fantastic children with a desire to learn
Support from fellow colleagues within the school.
Opportunity to develop and grow.
Good OFSTED rating June 2024
Part of a wider Trust.
Recently awarded the SENDIA award
Smaller class sizes of only 25 pupil

Key Duties

To promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem and improve independent working in pupils to assist their education and growth.
To support the learning development of pupils.
To promote and support inclusion for all children including pupils with SEN, EAL and those with a physical disability.
To build and maintain positive and professional relationships with staff, pupils and parents treating all children consistently, with respect and consideration.
To develop and agree action plans for individual pupils and groups of pupils, working in conjunction with the class teacher., "Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

Classroom support experience
Experience of working with children with SEND and EAL
At least C grade or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE
Committed and keen to make a difference
Desirable, experience of supporting children 1:1

Start date: 6th January 2025 or potentially sooner if possible

Salary: AS 1-2 £22,483- £22,666 FTE Actual pro rata salary £17,797 - £17,941

Job Role: Permanent, Full time, Term Time + 5 Inset days, Monday - Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm with 30-minute lunch break 33.75 hours per week

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as