Learning Support Mentor

The Linden Academy has an excellent opportunity for a Learning Support Mentor to join our team to provide learning support to individual and small groups of pupils across the academy.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be a great team player, skilled at connecting with students and offering the appropriate assistance.  We are seeking a highly motivated and committed individual who is passionate about supporting the pupils to achieve their potential.

In everything we do, we aim to create a positive and safe environment to foster success and impact our students’ lives. You will be joining a team who have the children at the centre of everything that they do.

The Linden Academy is a great school where all children are provided with the opportunity to thrive.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by the Head of School.

Why work for The Linden Academy?

·       Friendly, supportive team of around 50 staff.

·       Fantastic children with a desire to learn

·       Support from fellow colleagues within the school.

·       Opportunity to develop and grow.

·       Part of a wider Trust.

·       Recently awarded the SENDIA award

·       Smaller class sizes of only 25 pupils

Key Duties

• To promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem and improve independent working in pupils to assist their education and growth.
• To support the learning development of pupils.
• To promote and support inclusion for all children including pupils with SEN, EAL and those with a physical disability.

• To build and maintain positive and professional relationships with staff, pupils and parents treating all children consistently, with respect and consideration.
• To develop and agree action plans for individual pupils and groups of pupils, working in conjunction with the class teacher.

The successful candidate will have

• Classroom support experience
• Experience of working with children with SEND and EAL
• At least C grade or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE
• Committed and keen to make a difference
• Desirable, experience of supporting children 1:1

Job Specifics

Start date:    September 2024 

Salary:             NJC L1b 2-3 £22,366-£22,737 pro rata salary £17,655 - £17,948

Job Role:        Permanent, Full time, Term Time + 5 Inset days, 8:15am – 3:30pm with 30-minute lunch break 33.75 hours per week

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.

Perkbox and Perkbox Medical

NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College

Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs

Reduced gym membership rates and free on-site gym

Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers

On-site Indian head or shoulder massage

Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon

Free eye test vouchers

Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor

Free tea and coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters

Free onsite car parking at all academies

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment

Dry cleaning and ironing service

Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.