City of Derby Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.
Learning Mentor
Ref: SCH-QM-0147 Establishment: City of Derby Academy Location: Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR Salary: Scale 5 - £24,215 - £26,244 Pro-rata (£28,034 -£30,383 FTE) Department: Learning Support Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:09/02/2025 00:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: TBC
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 12 - 17
The Role
Temporary (Potential rolling contract linked to pupil funding)
Purpose:To offer academic, personal and emotional support and guidance to our young people not only within the classroom but throughout the wider school, therefore improving life chances.
Main Duties
* Responsibilities and Duties:
* Work closely with teaching staff at the Academy to address the needs of students requiring particular help to overcome barriers to learning, and to provide a range of strategies to help pupils achieve their full potential by further developing their skills.
* Support identified students both in the class room and in the Extended Learning department.This may include physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions.
* Support learning and behaviour for individual and for groups, as directed.
* Support the corporate life of the Trust and project a positive image of the Trust.
* Work collaboratively with the Trust colleagues and to contribute towards the quality of teaching and learning and achievement and behaviour for all students to encourage self-esteem and progress so students can be the best they can be.
* Support the efficient, effective, economic and safe use of resources, having due regard to the policies of the Trust.
* Contribute to the production, monitoring and review of effective resources and action plans in line with the Trust’s defined objectives and performance targets.
* Develop skills to meet the requirements of the post and to respond flexibly in order to meet the needs of the Trust and identified students with SEND.
* Act responsibly in order to build mutual confidence and respect and foster effective working relationships with all.
* Act as a role model, challenge and motivate, promote and reinforce self-esteem and establish productive relationships with students.
* Be committed and sensitive in ensuring equality of opportunity for pupils.
* Ensure that the legal, statutory and other relevant provisions governing of affecting the Trust are strictly observed.
* Ensure that target groups of students are supported.
* Ensure that senior staff, the line manager, SENCO and relevant teaching staff and year heads are kept informed about each student’s progress and that all support is in line with the Trust’s expectations, policies and practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Have a clear focus with a target group of pupils of improving their attainment and behaviour.
* Provide senior staff with relevant information about students in order that students needing support can be identified effectively and appropriate interventions agreed.
* Work with other staff to draw up and implement action support and interventions for students with SEND.
* Provide a range of opportunities for the target group of pupils to support them in achieving their targets, both in a 1:1 or group setting
* Maintain regular contact, where appropriate, with families of SEND STUDENTS to keep them informed of the student’s progress. To secure positive family support and involvement in the pupil’s education.
* Work closely with the SENCO and Class Teacher to ensure that the needs of the students are planned for, and me.
* Monitor, evaluate and report on the success of all interventions and support the SENCO.
* Have full knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities and interventions in an academic setting.
* Take part in all appropriate INSET as identified by the Trust.
All adults employed by the Trust are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children they are responsible for or come into contact with.Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, this document does not specify every item in detail. Where broad headings have been used, all associated duties are naturally included in the job description.
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Qualifications
Qualification Title GradeGCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent Essential Relevant Qualifications for the role Desirable
Skills
ExperienceExperience of working with children Essential Currently working as a Learning Mentor or Teaching Assistant Desirable Being a paid/unpaid worker in play schemes, creches, midday supervison, after-school clubs or similar DesirablePersonal AttributesCommitment to the highest standards of child protection Essential Self-motivating with the ability to multi-task Essential Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Essential Meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations Essential Enthusiastic, hardworking and assertive with excellent attendance and time keeping record Essential Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job Essential Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health & Safety Essential Desirable Personal Qualities - desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through continuous professional development DesirableRelevant SkillsIdentify gaps in their own experience that they need help in filling Desirable Describe, in simple terms, the process of behaviour management with children Desirable Suggest alternative ways of helping children if they are unable to understand Desirable Monitor, record and make basic assessments about individual progress Desirable Display work effectively, and make and maintain basic teaching resources Essential Reflect on and develop professional practice Essential Work with guidance, but under limited supervision Essential Accept and respond to authority and supervision Essential Supervise children, and adhere to defined behaviour management policies Essential Explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence Essential Assist children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work Essential Help professional staff to achieve their objectives Essential Liaise and communicate effectively with others EssentialExperience/KnowledgeEqual opportunities Essential Behaviour management strategies Essential The roles played by various adults in young people's education Essential The needs of young people Essential
Related Documents
Applicants Guidance NotesApplication Guidance.pdf Download Candidate Pack Learning Mentor- Jan 25Candidate Pack Learning Mentor - Jan 24.pdf Download
Safeguarding Information
QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.
Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
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The City of Derby Academy opened on 1st June 2013 replacing the predecessor Sinfin Community School. The academy has capacity for 1050 students aged 11-16. The academy offers easy access to Leicester and Nottingham as well as the Peak District.
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