Learning Mentor - Term Time - Special Needs Position

The Sallygate School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6137-89S
• Posted:17/09/2024
• Pay:£24,387 FTE + SEN Allowance £2k – TERM TIME ONLY
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:14/10/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Learning Mentor

£24,387 FTE + SEN Allowance £2k – TERM TIME ONLY

Responsible to: Pupil Support Lead & Headteacher

Job Summary

The Learning Mentor role is extremely important, they are an integral part of the school community and therefore the role is not to be taken lightly. This isn’t just a job; it is a vocation.

A learning mentor needs to be flexible, willing and able to undergo any task positively. Plans can change very quickly and so the need for extreme flexibility is vital.

A positive working relationship with the class teacher and other staff members is vital for effective working relationship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting students emotionally, physically and educationally.
  • Support the pupils in understanding and implementing the classroom expectations.
  • Support pupils to understand instructions.
  • Support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as well as an ability to differentiate a lesson.
    • Supporting the needs of the students in the classroom, identified by the LM and or directed by the class teacher.
    • Supporting the needs of the students whilst at Forest School, PE and other extra-curricular activities.
    • Supporting students with off-site activities, being willing to undertake cycling, swimming etc, where necessary.
    • Working with the teacher in lesson planning, feedback & assessment to improve the learning progress and outcomes of pupils.
  • Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
  • Prepare and clear up the learning environment, keeping it to a high standard always. This could include photocopying, making sure work is put in the students’ books, displays are up to date and tidy as well as making sure the classroom is a safe environment.
  • The running of interventions or small group sessions, including, but not exclusive to, Thrive, Reading and Social skills workshops.
  • Supporting students in developing friendships.
  • Lunch Cover for other classes when the need arises.
  • Administration of school process forms.
  • Working with the class teacher to plan enrichment activities.
  • Always being aware of what’s going on around the school and being willing to go and support when and where needed.
  • Making sure you are familiar with the schools’ policies and procedures as well as the staff handbook.
  • Monitor and record progress and achievement for behaviour, engagement, wellbeing and learning.
  • Undertake additional or other duties as directed by and deemed appropriate by the leadership team.
  • Follow and adhere to all Policies and Procedures at all times.
  • Undertake ongoing appropriate CPD and in service training as required.
  • Provide information towards children in care, personal education and EHCP plans.
  • Deliver ‘extra curricular’ activities (out of school hours and in school holidays as directed by SLT) in line with the identified needs of the pupils.

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.

We reserve the right to carry out social media checks on all new applicants.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tiffany Higgins
• Address:Channels And Choices , Kearsney Manor, Alkham Road, River, Kent, CT16 3EQ
• Telephone: 01304 361888
• Email: tiffany.higgins@channelsandchoices.co.uk

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• Job Description Learning Mentor