Behaviour Mentor - Fixed Term

Knockhall Primary School, Greenhithe

Ref:KCC886-2092-150S
Posted:15/11/2023
Pay:Kent Range 8 / £24,180.00 - £27,338.00 pro rata
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:10/12/2023 at 23:45
Interviews:TBC

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Job title: Behaviour for Learning Mentor
Status: Fixed term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working weeks per year: 38 weeks per year
Salary: Kent Range 8 / £24,180.00 - £27,338.00 pro rata
Post Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date for Applications: 10^th December 2023

We are seeking to appoint a Behaviour for Learning Mentor to join our team. The main focus of this position will be to support with learning interventions, behaviour for learning and removing the barriers to learning of vulnerable students to ensure that they make relevant progress.

The post will be ideal for someone already working within education with a passion for working with children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs and supporting children therapeutically inside and outside of the classroom, aspiring to take the next steps towards specialising in this field.

The core responsibilities of this role will include:

To support the development of our therapeutic classroom.
To lead the learning in our therapeutic classroom.
Support in the therapeutic classroom area, working with children with behaviour and learning difficulties.
To assist in the development and implementation of education/behaviour/support/mentoring plans.
Teach small groups of students in literacy, numeracy and SEMH development programmes.
To support the reintegration of children into mainstream lessons providing in-class support.
To liaise with and work in conjunction with appropriate agencies.
To monitor and implement appropriate strategies for supporting the learning and attendance of our most vulnerable children.

The role requires someone who is flexible, understanding and able to adapt to different situations.

The start date will be as soon as possible according to the successful candidate’s current position and the appropriate checks being made.

Candidates must read the job description and be able to fulfil the person specification, and due to the nature of the role successful candidates will have achieved Maths and English qualifications as well as other professional learning relevant to the field.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be organised by contacting sbmkhp@watschools.org.uk

The school reserves the right to close this position early should a suitable candidate be f

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be organised by contacting sbmkhp@watschools.org.uk

The school reserves the right to close this position early should a suitable candidate be found, therefore, early application is encouraged.

Information about the school

At Knockhall Primary School, we believe in fostering a community where kindness is at the core of everything we do. Our school is not just a place for academic growth; it is a place where we nurture compassion, empathy, and understanding. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and respected.

Inclusion is a cornerstone of our educational philosophy. We celebrate the uniqueness of each student, recognising that our differences make us stronger as a community. Here, diversity is not just accepted; it is embraced. We strive to create a learning space where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated.

Our school is more than just a building; it is a community of learners, educators, and families working together towards a common goal – the success and well-being of our students. As we embark on this academic journey together, let us build bonds that go beyond the classroom. Let us create a sense of belonging that extends to every corner of our school.

I invite you to join us in cultivating a culture of kindness, promoting inclusion, and building a strong sense of community. Together, we can make Knockhall Primary School a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

For more information about Woodland Academy Trust please visit the Trust website at https://www.woodlandacademytrust.co.uk/

Job Contact Information

Name:Recruitment Team
Address:Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9RF
Telephone: 01322 382053
Email: recruitment@watschools.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

Behaviour Mentor Application Pack