Learning Mentor - Term Time

Penshurst CEP School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-3314-127S
• Posted:19/05/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:09/06/2023 at 17:00
• Interviews:In the week commencing 19th June 202302

Advert

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated primary Learning Mentor to work with pupils across Year 1 -6. The role will be varied and requires someone who has patience and can be a positive role model.  The role will includes supporting the social, emotional and mental health well-being of our pupils. Your role will include one to one and small group mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning, including delivering a range of teaching and learning interventions to targeted pupils. This role is for 30 hours per week and will include lunchtime cover.

The ideal candidate will

• Have experience of working with children & families in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Work closely with staff within and beyond Penshurst CE Primary School
• Promote self-esteem, confidence and help children to become emotionally healthy.
• Have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do.
• Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player; open to learning and professional development.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities.
• A caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other.
• Happy, confident children who enjoy being at school.
• A vibrant, warm, friendly working environment.
• A commitment to professional development and training.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Information about the school

We are a small village church school, at the heart of our community, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have 80 pupils taught in four classes: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The school plays a very active role in the local and wider community and provides many opportunities for children to develop their talents and interests, whether this be in the sporting competitions we take part in or in our wide range of extra-curricular clubs.

Our staff team is small, friendly and mutually supportive, which we believe is a real strength of our school. Our Christian values are important to us and are at the heart of all we strive to achieve. We encourage all members of the school community to walk in the shoes of others; - demonstrating our understanding of the needs of others as well as promoting kindness at every opportunity.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sue Elliott
• Address:High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX
• Telephone: (01892) 870446
• Email: office@penshurst.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 870446