SEND Mentor - Term Time

Estuary Academy Island, Isle Of Sheppey

• Ref:KCC886-1132-15S
• Posted:09/07/2025
• Pay:NJC National Sc3 5-6
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:01/08/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:7th/8th August 2025

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Ever wondered what it would be like to work for a Trust who not only fully support your professional development but put your well-being at the heart of decision making?

We are delighted that Alternative Learning Trust, have two newly established provisions in the Isle of Sheppey. We are operating two schools within one site community and are so excited about the wealth of experience and expertise in the building to serve our community effectively.

You will be required to work across both Nore Academy and Estuary Academy Island dependent on the need for either provision.

Estuary Academy Island is our Alternative provision which initially opened in September 2024 to provide education for up to 115 students. It offers a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a broad range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces.

Nore Academy then opened its doors early in 2025 catering for young people aged 11-16 with a primary need of SEMH and other related areas of SEN such as ASC and communication difficulties. The first phase of opening, which is ongoing, will see approximately 48 pupils join across KS3 and 4 and then up to 72 by September 2025, many of whom may have been out of school for some time and desperately need support from ambitious, driven teaching and support staff who care deeply about pupils’ emotional as well as academic development.

The role of a SEND Mentor is to work as part of a tight knit team in managing behaviour, promoting re-engagement, modelling appropriate social skills and supporting pupils with their learning.  Our expectations for our students are high and staff that are working within the organisation promote aspirational goals and are able to work within clear behavioural boundaries.

Do you dream of joining a team of like-minded professionals?

Do you…

Ever wonder what it would be like to work for a Trust who not only fully support your professional development but put your well-being at the heart of decision making?

This is a term time only - permanent position with a National NJC pay grade Sc3 scale point 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 (pro rata £21,323 - £21,662) depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have relentless positivity and can-do attitude.
• Be able to play a positive part in a high performing team.
• Great communication skills
• Have high levels of patience, empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Have an awareness of SEMH needs and value the power of education to support these.
• Be wholly child centred in their thinking and actions.
• Be committed to child protection and take a personal and collective responsibility for all aspects of safeguarding.
• Have a creative and flexible approach to working with young people.
• Have a desire to support the well-being, resilience, and self-belief of our students.
• Want to grow and develop in this new role.

Checks

This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.

Further questions

If you have any further questions, please contact Tammy Babington (HR Officer) hrisland@estuaryacademy.co.uk

Information about the school

Background to Alternative Learning Trust -

Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and specialist settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance.

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. There are currently Six schools within the Trust, The Limes College, Saffron Valley Collegiate, Estuary Academy North, Will Adams Academy, Estuary Academy Island and Nore Academy. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tammy Babington
• Address:Sheerness, Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, ME12 3AP
• Telephone: N/A
• Email: tbabington@estuaryacademy.co.uk

Documents

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• SEND Mentor Job Description