Job Description

Learning Mentor

We are looking to recruit an outstanding and committed Learning Mentor to join our wonderful school that believes young people deserve the very best quality of education. We are seeking someone with very high expectations who loves working with young people and is ambitious to see them achieve. The ideal candidate will be a resilient team player with a can-do attitude, will be flexible, organised and able to use their own initiative and problem-solve.

At Bedford Free School our values of Integrity, Ambition, Excellence are underpinned by very high expectations and drive in everything that we do. We are a genuinely comprehensive school that provides a knowledge-based education for pupils of all backgrounds, with the highest expectations of pupil conduct. Pupil behaviour is excellent, supported by clear systems and routines, including centrally delivered, same-day whole-school sanctions where necessary.

We teach an unashamedly academic curriculum consisting of the best that has been thought and said and, as you would expect, truly inclusive, quality first provision is at the heart of this.

All of this means that you will be able to dedicate your time and energy into further developing the quality first provision for ALL pupils.

Joining Bedford Free School as a Learning Mentor is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our story - providing transformational experiences for thousands of pupils, developing our staff to be the very best they can be, and influencing the wider system by demonstrating first-hand what is achievable.

Our trust is known for its 'no excuses, can-do' culture that seeks to prepare all its pupils to have the opportunity of a pathway to university. If you are passionate about helping all pupils, regardless of background, to achieve this, then this could be the role for you.

KEY DUTIES

To be responsible for providing one-to-one or group or class support to pupils with barriers to learning and SEND.

To carry out innovative & effective intervention programmes under the leadership of the SENDCo and in line with Bedford Free School's ethos of high expectations

To be responsible for effective administration duties where necessary

The successful candidate will have

Experience working in an educational setting

Experience of working with children with SEND and EAL, supporting children 1:1 or small groups

At least C grade or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE. and Level 3 qualification

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to different situations and challenges.

Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours and able to motivate and encourage pupils

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

JOB SPECIFICS

Start date:

asap

Salary:

AS 5-7 FTE 25,090-25,884 actual pro rata 18,766-19,360

Job role:

Permanent, Full time, Term time + 5 INSET days, 39 weeks, 37 hours per week

Working Hours:

Mom-Thu 8.15am-4.15pm Fri 3.45pm with 30 minutes for lunch

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

"Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,090.00-25,844.00 per year

Work Location: In person