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Learning Mentor - Full-time

The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-6919-351S
  • Posted:08/04/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 4 - 5 Dependent on Experience
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:01/05/2021 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBD

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The John Wallis Academy is a dynamic all through school catering for babies, children and young people from the age of 3 months to 19 years. We are committed to excellence and providing our pupils and students with the skills and knowledge they require to have and make real choices about their future pathways. We are a Church of England school with our Christian values of Love, Integrity, Generosity, Hope and Tolerance (LIGHT) are embedded in our day to day practice. e are seeking to appoint individuals to work as part of a hardworking, skilled and enthusiastic SEN team, providing support to a number of students with additional needs in both KS3 and KS4.

You will be joining a very skilled and knowledgeable team and will have a lot of support from your colleagues. We are a very welcoming team that have the children at the very centre of all our thinking. We expect candidates to have the following qualities: 

  • Is as experience learning support assistant
  • Can plan, deliver and reflect on learning activities, adapting these for the next day
  • Can work with individuals and small groups
  • Is willing to go the 'extra mile' for our children
  • Will liaise well with the Inclusion team, parents and professionals
  • Aspires to be an ambitious and energetic member of the school team
  • Has a passion for teaching and learning
  • Committed to the highest possible expectations and pupil outcomes
  • Is motivated, hardworking and has good organisational skills
  • Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children
  • Is committed to promoting high standards of behaviour 

This position is 37 hours per week and is term time only. You will begin on a fixed term contract with the possibility of this being made a permanent position.

  TJWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

 This position provides an exciting and excellent opportunity to work in high quality and well-resourced environment and with an enthusiastic and passionate team. The benefits of working at The John Wallis Academy include, a comprehensive induction programme for all staff, a new mentoring and coaching system throughout the school. A supportive leadership team and the opportunity to undertake training and development to enhance yourself as an individual through a variety of different opportunities.

 

Information about the school

Our vision for every John Wallis student is clear: we expect them to graduate from our Academy equipped with the qualifications, skills, and unwavering confidence needed to achieve their ambitions, whether that's pursuing higher education or embarking on their chosen career path.

Join us at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, where our commitment to excellence and belief in the power of choice shape the futures of our students. If you're passionate about education and share our vision, we invite you to apply for a position with us today.

Together, we can make a difference and provide our students with the tools they need to shape their own destinies.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Recruitment Team
  • Address:Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
  • Telephone: 01233 623465
  • Email: HR@thejohnwallisacademy.org

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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.