Ossett Academy is looking to appoint resilient and enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors who will support Lead SEN Learning Mentors, the Associate SENDCO, and the SENCO in delivering curriculum provision and learning support for students with enhanced needs and for pupils at risk of significant underachievement.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver and support innovative and creative support programmes and interventions that re‑engage pupils with learning.
* Use experience working with vulnerable children and young people to support them in overcoming barriers to learning.
* Build rapport and communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues alike.
* Assist in the delivery of curriculum provision and learning support under the guidance of Lead SEN Learning Mentors, Associate SENDCO and SENCO.
Positions & Remuneration
1. SEN Learning Mentor – Full Time – 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, salary £19,925 to £21,522 per annum (actual salary), permanent. Includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break per day.
2. SEN Learning Mentor – Part Time – 19.5 hours per week, 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, 3 days a week (specific days to be discussed at interview), salary £11,955 to £12,913 per annum (actual salary), permanent. Includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break per day.
Benefits
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme via SmartTech (restricted)
* Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
* Access to an industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through a Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plan
* Access to health and wellbeing services, and ability to claim reimbursement for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through a Corporate Paid Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work Scheme (restricted)
* Free annual flu jab
* Free, on‑site parking at every site
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect, and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to, Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+, and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of their application against the job description and essential criteria, without consideration of personal details.
Safeguarding
The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust upholds safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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