Senior Learning Mentor - Full-time - Special Needs Position

The Sallygate School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6137-74S
• Posted:16/02/2024
• Pay:£23,801 - £25,262
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:13/03/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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 JOB ADVERT – Senior Learning Mentor (HLTA) – with Behaviour Support Responsibilities

Annual Salary - £23,801 to £25,262 per annum, pro-rata will apply for Term time only.

This position includes an SEN Allowance of £2,000 per annum.

Responsibilities to include: 

Assist the Senior Leadership Team to support the identification of specific difficulties and associated risks that prevent individual pupils from engaging in education and reaching their full potential. 

Help develop additional and alternative creative interventions and learning activities that support progression and achievement, build self-esteem and encourage learning and social participation. 

As directed by the Pupil Support Lead, lead and deliver interventions and learning activities on a one to one or small group work basis, in a variety of environments under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team and the guidance of Lead Teachers. 

Support and assist pupils to develop positive behaviours and strategies for managing difficult situations.  Implement agreed approaches and behaviour plans in a consistent, fair and unbiased manner. 

In conjunction with other key staff, lead on, develop, review and implement the Personal Learning Plan’s for each student. 

Contribute to the positive emotional health and wellbeing of all pupils.  Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and external agencies, modelling good practice and undertaking robust and consistent child safeguarding working practices as directed by Policies and Procedures. 

Monitor effectiveness and accurately record progress and achievement in areas of behaviour, engagement, wellbeing and learning. Complete any associated paperwork and reports as required, and contribute to all Personal Learning Plans as directed by the Senior Leadership Teams. 

Undertake additional or other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and as directed and deemed appropriate by the Senior Leadership Team. 

Support 1:1 Pupils with challenging behaviour to help stabilise placements.

Providing consistent boundaries and working as part of a support team to de-escalate situations and minimise disruption to learning throughout the school.

Demonstrate and model a commitment and contribution to the Equal Opportunities and Multi-Racial policies as well as anti-sexist practice at all times. 

Undertake ongoing appropriate CPD and in service training as required by the job role. 

Maintain high standards by behaving and communicating in a professional manner at all times. 

Follow and adhere to all Policies and Procedures at all times.

Essential - a minimum of 2 years experience and GCSE Maths and English C grade or above. 

Desirable - Level 3 Training - Specialist Responsibilities - THRIVE, C&I, Pupil Support. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01304361888 for more information. 

Information about the school

The Sallygate School is an Independent Special School catering to the unique needs of pupils with SEMH which opened in 2011. Located in the heart of the Alkham Valley, near Dover, the Sallygate School is part of Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community which comprises of several therapeutic residential children’s homes, an independent therapeutic fostering agency and a multi-disciplinary therapy service, including SaLT & OT service.

At Sallygate School, we believe in providing a comprehensive and sequenced curriculum pathway that caters to the diverse needs of all our learners. We understand that each student has unique abilities, learning styles, and developmental requirements. Our sequenced curriculum ensures a structured and supportive learning journey for every individual, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

In the Sallygate School’s most recent OFSTED Inspection in 2022, it was judged GOOD overall and OUTSTANDING in: Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership & Management.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jessica Seal
• Address:Kearsney Manor, Alkham Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 3EQ
• Telephone: 01304 361888
• Email: jessica.seal@channelsandchoices.co.uk