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Behaviour Support Learning Mentor FTC - Fixed Term

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886-2017-240S
  • Posted:26/03/2025
  • Pay:Est actual £17,149.57 (£25,127.00 FTE) per annum
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:09/04/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:22nd April 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for a pragmatic and motivated Behaviour Support Learning Mentor with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team.  Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. 

As a Behaviour Support Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting children with challenging behaviours and helping them to overcome barriers to their learning.  You will work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth.

If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for community education, this could be the role for you.  As a Behaviour Support Learning Mentor you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together. 

This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2026

The ideal Behaviour Support Learning Mentor will be someone who is:

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Able to use and develop strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As Behaviour Support Learning Mentor we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

* Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust

* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Cycle to work scheme 

* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

* Free eye tests              

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Information about the school

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate, Kent.

This is a school rated GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Respect Endeavour Fairness Leadership Enjoyment Contribution Trust

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Hannah Taylor
  • Address:St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
  • Telephone: (01843) 223989
  • Email: admin@dmpa-tkat.org

Fax: 01843 230679

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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.