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Assistant Learning Mentor - Part-time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

  • Ref:KCC886-2656-132S
  • Posted:03/07/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 4
  • Start Date:1st September 2020
  • App Close Date:10/07/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Do you want to work in a school where the motto is 'Enjoy, Learn and Aspire'? If you answered yes, then we are the school for you.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Assistant Learning Mentor to join our talented and supportive team. This is a part-time, 3 day role and will be based in our Pupil Support department.  The successful candidate will be required to work either Wednesday to Friday term time only, during the hours of 8:45am – 3:45pm.  The full time salary for this role is £18,233.25 and therefore pro-rata, term time, the salary for this role for 3 days will be £8154.64, paid over 12 months. The role will also involve working during the lunchtime period with a lunch-break of 30 minutes provided.

The successful candidate must hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification with GCSEs in English and Maths A - C or equivalent. Previous experience working with a child with learning difficulties would be beneficial, but not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
  • has experience of delivering interventions
  • is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
  • has excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude
  • has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative

We can offer you:

  • support from a friendly, experienced staff/team
  • welcoming children
  • opportunities for professional development

To find out more about our school please take a look at our website to see the wide range of learning opportunities that we provide.

Please place the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect staff to share this commitment.  The position is subject to a DBS and satisfactory statutory references.

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tina Ricketts
  • Address:Meopham Community Academy, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0JW
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: HR@golden-thread.org
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.