Learning Mentor (Multiple Posts)

Job title:

Learning Mentor (Multiple Posts)

Company

Cheshire East Council

Job description

Job Title: Learning Mentor (Multiple Posts)Location: Church Lawton SchoolContract: PermanentBasis: 37 hours per week, term time onlySalary: £20,328 (based on £23,080 full-time equivalent)Closing date: Monday, 4th November 2024Interviews: Week Commencing 18th November 2024Start date pending vetting checks/references: January 2025As a Learning Mentor at Church Lawton School, you will be able to help us transform the lives of autistic children and young people by being part of our exceptional education offer. Working alongside teachers and other Learning Mentors as part of our education team, you will help to address barriers to learning through supportive one-to-one relationships and small group work.You will have previous experience in a supportive or caring role (paid or voluntary), with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience. You will be a great communicator who is adept at building effective relationships. But above all, you will have an enthusiasm for helping people with autism to thrive.Our success depends on our skilled and dedicated staff. We offer a competitive salary, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being. More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.To be considered for this role, you will also need to be able to demonstrate a desire for improving pupil outcomes (including those of high aspiration and vision). You will be confident to support a range of subjects in a small group and across various levels of academic ability.How to applyTo apply for this role please click and complete the online application form in full (please note that CVs will not be accepted).When completing the supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and highlight any information that shows your suitability for the role.For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please emailThe Trust pays full regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance 2024. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including volunteers and staff employed by contractors.Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history, and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. It also includes undertaking online checks and an Enhanced DBS check.We are an equal opportunities employer. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role, but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome. We are very happy to discuss adjustments to the recruitment process for those that need it.Please note that we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

Expected salary

Location

Stoke-on-Trent – Church Lawton, Cheshire

Job date

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:37:22 GMT

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