
Chester (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time, Term time
£26,516
08:45 - 16:45, term-time only
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45 – 16:45
- Term Time Only
- Salary: £26,516
As a Senior Learning Mentor, you will:
- Work as part of a class team, under the direction of the class teacher and trans-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life underpinned by an evidence-based behavioural model of practice.
- Working flexibly across all classes and key stages to fulfil the school needs.
- Creating a positive learning environment, reflective of the school’s culture and ethos as set out in its curriculum purpose statement.
- Work with pupils both individually and in small groups supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, delivering teaching, providing positive behaviour support and delivering other focused interventions.
- Act as the key worker for one pupil, taking responsibility for coordinating their resources, monitoring their daily data, and advocating for them within team meetings.
Leadership and management
- Deputise for the class teacher during periods of absence from the class.
- Act as a role model for other learning mentors to model best practice and support the training and coaching of learning mentors within the school.
- Support the Learning Mentors in their roles as key workers.
- Manage the in-class staffing rota.
- Line manage a small group of learning mentors within the class team.
- Assist in the recruitment of new learning mentors within the school.
For further information please download our recruitment pack attached which contains details of the job description and person specification.
Why join Abbey School?
Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.
State-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.
Professional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.
Inspiring Location: Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Additional Benefits:
- Senior Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed over half terms, Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays - the annual salary is split between 12 months and paid monthly.
- Competitive salary
- Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
- Technology appropriate for your job
- Comprehensive staff training programme
- Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
- Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
- The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others
For further information please visit https://abbeyschool.com/job/senior-learning-mentor/ or email send us an email at recruitment@abbeyschool.com
Abbey_School_Recruitment_Pack_-_Senior_Learning_Mentor.pdf
BENEFITS.pdf
Application-Form-Senior_Learning_Mentor.pdf