Permanent

Term Time Only

Part time - 8.5 Hours per week

TPLTSS5 £5,191 - £5,751 (actual salary)

Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Learning Mentor to work at our St Anne’s Church Academy. This role will suit a candidate who has a passion for working with children.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who would relish the chance to join this primary academy.

As part of this role, you will;

• Work with classroom teachers to support the learning and assessment of individual pupils or groups as required, (through a range of activities using specific area/s of expertise expected at a Mentor level), and in collaboration with other support workers such as, TAs, LSAs etc.
• To act as an integral part of the school staff team and work closely with the SENCo and Principal to mentor and coach children.
• To champion the personal growth and academic achievement of all Pupil Premium funded children and vulnerable learners and their families.
• Contribute to the school-wide management of behaviour with all children and especially those who, at times, struggle in school.

The successful candidate will have;

• GCSE Grade C or above in English (Literacy) and Maths (Numeracy) or numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2.
• Knowledge of relevant Learning & SEN strategies.
• Experience of working with Primary school age children on an individual and group basis in supporting their learning and personal development.
• The ability to work with individual children and families to set goals jointly as part of planning for their learning and development.

We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.

Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.

CPD opportunities both internally & externally.

A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 17 March 2024

Proposed Interview Date: 20 March 2024

Proposed Start Date: 17 April 2024