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Learning Mentor - Speech & Language - Part-time

Langafel CEP School, Longfield

  • Ref:KCC886-3296-228S
  • Posted:04/12/2023
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:12/12/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Tbc

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Aspiration, enjoyment, perseverance and team work are some of Langafel's values, are they yours?

At Langafel CE Primary we are looking for someone to mentor pupils on an individual or group basis to support their Speech and Language Development, addressing barriers to learning, raise aspirations and achieve their full potential.

You will be supporting children throughout the school, candidates most suited to the post will have:

  • Experience of working with children in from Early Years to Year 6
  • Experience of working with children with autism across the spectrum
  • Training for and/or experience of Speech link/Language Link
  • Positive, friendly and upbeat personality
  • Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding
  • The ability to be proactive and flexible
  • Professional development/interest in SEN education.

If you need a new challenge and want to work in a good school with a proven track record for supporting all children then Langafel is the school for you.

This post requires you to be able to work between 08.30 and 15:15 from 2 days per week. 

Applications must be aware that Langafel School regards the Safety and Welfare of pupils as paramount and the successful application will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Information about the school

Langafel is a friendly, supportive, nurturing and inclusive primary school. Aspiration, confidence, perseverance, respect, enjoyment, honesty, teamwork and Koinonia are our values. Langafel consists of 1 reception class and children in Key Stages 1 and 2 are taught in mixed-age classes allowing the perfect opportunity for collaborative learning and teaching.

Our facilities are the envy of all other local schools and include a gym, swimming pool, performing arts room, kitchen, an extensive field and Forest School woodland area.

The school's specialist resourced provision, known in the school community as SLIC (Socialise Learn Interact Communicate) is for pupils with an EHCP who are diagnosed with autism. SLIC is made up of 4 classes, with children working across the primary age range, where appropriate pupils are supported to attend mainstream lessons. The pupils from the SRP make use of the wonderful facilities within mainstream. Additionally, within the provision the pupils benefit from four large well-resourced classrooms, speech and language rooms and a sensory room. They also have access to their own contained outside spaces, including a playground with sensory apparatus and a well-equipped enclosed area on the school field.

Langafel believes in supporting and nurturing every child and are proud to have been awarded the National Nurturing Schools Award. We also have THRIVE trained practitioners to help support the emotional well-being of pupils within our THRIVE embracing school.

At Langafel we have 3 rules by which we expect everyone to abide: To be respectful, to be safe and be positive.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01474) 709683

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.