Vacancy for a Learning Mentor at Woodston Primary School!

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 additional days)

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7, Point 12 £21,574

We are looking for a supportive, compassionate and dedicated Learning Mentor to join our team at Woodston Primary School. You will provide valuable support and guidance to pupils by promoting effective participation, enhancing individual learning and raising achievements. The role includes leading and developing the provision for individual pupils and groups in a safe, calm and enjoyable environment. You will be working closely with teachers, parents and pupils to build strong and positive relationships in regular workshop and targeted events. 

The opportunity - 

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who require additional help with learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable spaces for students
• Work with a range of stakeholders to build positive and meaningful relationships
• Create and enhance provision to support learning and participation.

The individual -

• Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of supporting students or young people in an educational setting
• Ability to build sustaining positive relationships with pupils, parents and external agencies 
• Strong communication skills
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the school

About Woodston Primary School

Woodston is a large school with a rich history, located in one of the older areas of Peterborough. The school has a strong relationship with its staff and community, including a private nursery on-site. Our local governance committee is passionate and involved in the school’s daily life.

At Woodston Primary School, we work together with enthusiasm to provide a safe and happy learning environment. We strive to achieve excellence by encouraging everyone to be the best that they can be. We have a safeguarding at the heart of our purpose. We achieve this through our CARE code:

• Compassion

• Ambition

• Respect

• Equity 

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.