Ref
195082A
Number of Posts
1
Grade
APT&C Grade 5.
Salary
£17313 to £ 18748 Please note the salary stated is the actual pro-rata amount.
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(ASAP ) .
Hours
29 hours a week.
Closing Date
03/10/2025.
Location
Ribblesdale School, Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ (1411 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
We are seeking to enhance our school support team through the appointment of a Learning Mentor (TA2b) who will contribute to the pastoral care and academic support we provide for all our pupils. This role will be primarily based in our secondary phase, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and/or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
An interest in sports or PE would be an advantage, particularly in supporting pupils during active interventions or break-time activities. Additionally, the ability and willingness to support pupils with their progress in literacy and/or numeracy would be beneficial.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure the holistic learning needs of all pupils with additional needs are met. Our Learning Mentors build positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and school staff, contributing ideas and strategies to benefit pupil wellbeing and progress. They assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum, ensuring that high-quality learning experiences are accessible to all.
As a Learning Mentor at Ribblesdale, you will:
* Plan and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups across the secondary age range.
* Plan and deliver a range of intervention strategies, some of which may take place before school and during pupils' breaks and lunchtimes.
* Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions for vulnerable pupils.
* Work closely with The Bridge, our internal inclusion provision, supporting pupils who struggle to self-regulate or need short-term respite from mainstream learning.
* Engage in training to enable you to make optimal use of educational technology to support pupils' learning.
* Support subject specialist teachers in making the curriculum accessible to all learners and in implementing quality first teaching strategies.
* Take ownership of a specific intervention or area of support, depending on your experience and strengths.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 03/10/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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