SEND Learning Mentor in the SRP - Term Time

We are offering an opportunity to be part of our fantastic school, which aims to provide a personalised education for every child. This could be the ideal role for you if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable children who need additional support in maintaining their educational engagement. Alongside supporting the pupils' engagement with their formal education you will also have the chance to develop their skills and resilience to succeed in their futures and achieve their full potential. This will include working with them in lessons either 1:1 or in small groups, running interventions for them, supporting with related paperwork and co-ordinating with relevant stakeholders.Furthermore this post will be specialising in supporting pupils who access The Hive, our new Specialist Resource Provision for pupils with Autism.
We are looking for SEND Learning Mentors who are:
+ committed team players with energy and drive;
+ able to support children with a range of social and emotional challenges;
+ able to deliver support, both in lesson and small groups in reading, writing and mathematics;
+ dedicated, enthusiastic, patient and caring.

We welcome applications either from those with experience in supporting learning in the classroom or who have experience in supporting children with a range of other special educational needs, or from graduates, who are looking to gain in-school experience before Teacher Training.
The successful candidate will:-
+ Contribute towards the Academy's and Trust's vision and ethos
+ Enjoy completing their work in a professional and positive manner, relish solving problems and take pride in helping people
+ Have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student
+ Have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
+ Demonstrate honesty and integrity
+ Be highly motivated and have a flexible approach towards work and working hours
+ Have knowledge of and experience of working with external agencies and voluntary groups is desirable
+ Have a strong academic track record

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.
We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.
We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.
Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission 'sea-change'.
Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
+ As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
+ Regular wellbeing and social activities
+ Counselling and mental wellbeing support
+ Access to Mental Health First Aiders
+ Electric car scheme
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences
+ Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
+ Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com
Working 37 hours a week
Term Time + 2 additional weeks (to include INSET Days)
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.