Outstanding Learning Mentor

Outstanding Learning Mentor required to work within our new internal nurture provision from January 2025 (or sooner for the ideal candidate) This is an exciting opportunity for outstanding Learning Mentors to work within our new nurture provision from January 2025. The Learning Mentor of the Nurture Provision is responsible for ensuring effective provision for the children in their care, with a focus on emotional development and support. The role will include facilitating 'family style' lunch provision for our nurture children and running individual and group activities based on Thrive and other recognised social and emotional interventions. The Learning Mentors will be required to attend weekly staff training sessions and INSET days.

• Have an understanding of child development and how the learning processes can be affected by other factors
• Possess a thorough knowledge of agencies that support vulnerable children
• Ability to motivate pupils by establishing empathetic and supportive working relationships
• Be a positive role model to children and 'champion' inclusive practises
• Ability to organise and plan independently
• Be flexible and adaptable to try new approaches with children
• Be confident is using various forms of ICT and use online platforms to track the progress of children social and emotional development
• Have or be willing to undertake full Thrive training, level 3 Child Protection training and other related training
• Liaise confidently and professionally with parents and staff
If you feel you have the experience and skills that meet the job specification, please complete the online application form, outlining how you would fulfil the criteria for this role. What the school offers its staff
• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career
• A powerful ethos based on improving children's lives through outstanding education
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A wide range of initiatives designed to improve the motivation and lives of our staff which is guided by our internal staff voice forum
• Excellent transport links