Learning Support Mentor - SEN focused

Salary : Grade 6, Scale Point 6, £19,636 Contract : Full-time, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days), fixed term until August 2027 *The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year. We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Mentor to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within our inclusive school community. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support students who require additional help to access learning and develop confidence both academically and socially. This role may involve 1:1 support, small group work, and classroom assistance, helping to create a safe, structured and positive learning environment. The successful candidate will: Has experience in SEN. Has a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives . Is passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values. Is or has the potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner. Is confident to liaise with other professionals. Is able to inspire and motivate our learners. Has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best that they can be. Is able to promote high standards of behaviour. Has the desire to grow, learn and lead. Has a positive and optimistic approach; are proactive and confident. Uses resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful. Be committed to partnership, collaboration and sharing. For more information about our school, please click here To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office, on office@shaftesburyprimary.co.uk who will be happy to arrange this. SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will