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Job Overview
Salary: Scale 6 £,36,345 - £37,437 (pro rata approx. £29,076 - £29,950) pay award pending
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Learning Mentor
Working pattern: Term time only (39 Weeks)
Hours: 35 hours per week 39 weeks per year
DBS check: Enhanced DBS
Location: Lewisham
The Role
Drumbeat School is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join our outstanding team. We offer a vibrant and engaging curriculum, a supportive and friendly staff community, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
Drumbeat is a state-of-the-art special school for children and young people aged 4–19 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). All staff are expected to be able to work across our sites.
More than just a school, Drumbeat is recognised as a leading hub for ASD support in Lewisham. We play a key role in delivering outreach to children and families in mainstream schools and Early Years settings, and are proud of our collaborative work with the local community. Our aim is to be a Centre of Excellence, placing children and families at the heart of everything we do through transdisciplinary working and 21st-century pedagogy.
We Are Looking For Applicants With
* Significant experience working with children and young people with autism, either in a school or youth work setting
* A strong background in supporting students with additional needs
* Experience in de-escalation strategies (e.g. Team Teach or equivalent)
* GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Creativity, innovation and flexibility in their practice
* High levels of motivation, enthusiasm and reliability
* A commitment to collaborative team working
In Return, We Offer
* An exciting and rewarding challenge
* Fantastic students who inspire us every day
* A forward-thinking, ambitious school community
* Outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities
* A collaborative and creative working environment informed by the latest research
* A highly professional and supportive staff team
Additional Staff Benefits Include
* Season ticket loan scheme
* Bicycle loan scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Access to Medicash, a cash-based private healthcare scheme covering everyday medical expenses (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy).
Drumbeat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note that if you have lived or worked abroad for more than three months since the age of 18, you will be required to apply for a police check from the relevant country. We will support you with the process, although you will need to cover any associated costs.
When completing the personal statement in the application please show how you match the requirements in the person specification and give examples from you past work history. Applicants who do not do this will not be shortlisted.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 3 July 2025, Interviews will be held w/c 7 July 2025
Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. Application forms should be submitted via the TES.
Previous applicants should not reapply.
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