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Job title: Learning Mentor Level 2

Salary: WPT Band 6 £29777 - £32076 (£15594 - £16798 pro-rata)

Hours: 22 Hours per week,

Contract: Permanent

Location: Thrybergh Academy

To commence: As soon as possible

Who we are

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.

We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.

And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

Join Our Team as a Dedicated Learning Mentor!

Are you passionate about empowering students to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and providing tailored support to help individuals flourish? If so, we want YOU to join our committed team as a Learning Mentor!

As a Learning Mentor, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting targeted pupils, providing bespoke assistance to overcome barriers to learning and fostering a positive educational journey for every student. Your dedication and expertise will make a real difference in the lives of those you mentor, helping them to unlock their true academic and personal potential.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Work with targeted pupils providing specific support to assist individuals or small groups of

pupils in overcoming barriers to learning

• Observe pupil progress, identify individual needs and support required so that individual

learning plans can be developed

• Mentor pupil’s on a one to one basis, this could be pupils who have been excluded from the

classroom, to assist in the implementation of individual learning plans

• Build relationships with pupil’s families/guardians in order to collaborate to tackle poor

performance, attendance and behaviour. This may include completing home visits to ensure

a high level of support is provided

• Review learning plans and assess pupil progress in order to assist in re-integrating pupils

back into the classroom

• Develop a variety of activities to provide additional support to pupils enabling them to

access the necessary resources including external facilities and academic support

• Work with external organisations to develop strong working relationships to assist in the

creation of additional pupil support

• Maintain pupil records, reporting on pupil achievement and progress to ensure accurate

records are maintained

Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact!

If you're ready to make a profound difference in the lives of students and become a catalyst for positive change, we invite you to apply for the position of Learning Mentor. Together, let's empower every student to overcome challenges, embrace learning, and thrive academically and beyond. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey of mentorship and growth!

 ***Deadline for application- Noon, Monday 13th May 2024***

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:

• Why you are applying for this position

• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)

• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned