Job reference 242864 Date posted 09/04/2025 Application closing date 01/05/2025 Location Flanshaw J & I School, Flanshaw Road, Wakefield WF2 OAS Salary G7 (SCP 19-23), £31,067-£33,366 full time equivalent, Actual salary: £26,573- £28,540 (Pay award pending) Package Full time (37 hours) Contractual hours Basis Full time Job category/type School, School Support, Term time Job Specification and Supporting Information Learning mentor and behaviour lead.pdf App Form DBS Required Feb 24.doc Job description
The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a learning mentor and behaviour lead to join the Flanshaw family.
The Key responsibilities of the role are:
* To provide behavioural support for children with specific barriers to learning and additional needs
* To build effective relationships with pupils with SEMH challenges and support them to access the curriculum.
* To work effectively with the SENCO and the pastoral team to support inclusion.
* To communicate effectivley with parents and carers so that all stakeholders are engaged in supporting good pupil behaviour.
The successful candidates must:
* Be experienced in working with children with SEND and vulnerable pupils that may display poor behaviour
* Be kind, empathetic and be commited to supporting all pupils
* Be confident in line managing a number of staff
* Be able to liaise with other professionals such as teachers and outside agencies
* Be able to build good relationships with parents and pupils with SEND and vulnerable pupils that may display poor behaviour
* Confidently run pastoral and behavioural interventions
* Good ICT skills to effectively maintain records
We can offer:
* A friendly and supportive staff community
* Dedicated and hardworking team committed to improvement
* Excellent opportunities for CPD and a great working environment.
* Well behaved and hardworking pupils
* A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
Completed application forms should be returned to the School: m.heald@flanshawjin.co.uk M Heald 01924 290360
Closing date: 01/05/25
Shortlisting: 02/05/25
Interviews: 08/05/25
Application forms and further details are available from the school website from
Visits to School are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 29 th April, 9.15am or 4.30pm. Please contact Mrs Heald in the School Office to make an appointment.
Flanshaw JIN School are wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield,WF1 2EB
Tel. 0345 8 506 506
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