St Austin's Catholic Primary School, located in Wakefield, is a welcoming and inclusive school, committed to providing a safe, well-maintained environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
Are you passionate about helping children thrive both inside and outside the classroom?
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and proactive Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team. This vital role supports children in overcoming barriers to learning, fostering their personal and academic development.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate
2. Supporting provision for pupils with special needs
3. Developing 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils
4. Providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils achievement, progress and other matters
5. Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information facilitating their support for their child&©s attendance
6. Assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies
7. Participating in comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help
8. Playing a leading role in safeguarding pupils including attending relevant meetings with all stakeholders and outside agencies and overseeing attendance.
9. Staying up to date with all relevant training and statutory guidance
We are looking for someone who:
10. Understands the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning
11. Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
12. Understands safeguarding and child protection policies and legislation
13. Can communicate clearly and empathetically with children and adults
14. Is patient, flexible and solution-focused
15. Has a recognised qualification or equivalent experience in child care development, behaviour, mentoring or similar
16. Will be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
We can offer you:
17. A welcoming and supportive staff team
18. Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust
19. A commitment to your professional development
20. Friendly and caring school and parish community
21. A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council
22. An excellent pension package
23. Health and wellbeing support
St Austin's is a Catholic Primary School and the successful candidate will be expected to be sympathetic towards and supportive of the Christian values of the school although it is not necessary to be a practicing Catholic.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives and are excited to be part of our friendly team, we would love to hear from you!
We always welcome speaking to prospective candidates. If you would like further information about this post, the Headteacher can be contacted:
24. by email at between Wednesday 13th and Friday 29th August.
25. from Monday 1st September onwards please ring the school on and request to speak to Mr Molyneux, Headteacher.
Closing date: Monday 15th September at 9am
Shortlisting: Friday 19th September
Interview date: Friday 26th September
Please submit applications via the below link
Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.