Learning Mentor

Overview

Chellaston Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust\’s values are for students to \’Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed\’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

Role

Job Title: Learning Mentor

Ref: SCH-QM-0233 8 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Chellaston Academy
Location: Chellaston Academy
Salary: Scale 5 £28,931 – £31,355 FTE (£14,994 – £16,250 pro-rata)
Department: Learning Support
Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 01/10/2025 12:00
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO Plus – Term time only plus weeks
Hours per Week: 22.20
Weeks per Year: 39.000
Pay Grade: Support Staff | 12 – 17

Primary Role: The Role focuses on supporting identified students in the classroom and in the Extended Learning department, including the CONNECT provision for students with social and emotional mental health needs, and close collaboration with teaching staff to support learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support identified students in the classroom and in the Extended Learning department, including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions as part of CONNECT, the academy’s on-site provision for students with SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to address students’ needs and provide strategies to help pupils progress.
• Support learning and behaviour for individuals and groups as directed.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the Trust and project a positive image of the Trust.
• Collaborate with Trust colleagues to contribute to teaching quality, achievement and behaviour for all students, encouraging self-esteem and progress.
• Support the efficient and safe use of resources in line with Trust policies.
• Contribute to the production, monitoring and review of resources and action plans.
• Develop skills to meet the requirements of the post and respond flexibly to needs of the Trust and identified students with SEND.
• Build mutual confidence and respectful working relationships with all.
• Act as a role model, challenge and motivate, promote self-esteem and productive student relationships.
• Commit to equality of opportunity for pupils and ensure safeguarding is observed.
• Keep senior staff, the line manager, SENCO and relevant teaching staff informed about each student’s progress and ensure support aligns with Trust policies and practice.

Main Duties

• Focus on a target group of pupils to improve attainment and behaviour.
• Provide information to senior staff about students needing support to identify interventions.
• Work with staff to develop and implement action support and interventions for students with SEND, including those in CONNECT.
• Offer 1:1 or group opportunities to help students achieve targets; maintain regular family contact where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and Class Teacher to plan for needs and ensure appropriate support.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the success of interventions and support the SENCO.
• Engage in appropriate INSET identified by the Trust.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children in line with policy.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, progression is supported through an Automatic Pay Review program as part of the benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities and training to help staff fulfil aspirations and potential.
• Commitment to equality, anti-discrimination, and community cohesion; applications from all sections of the community are welcome.
• QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.
• Employee Assistance Programme offers confidential guidance 24/7, with optional counselling sessions.
• Roles subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
• Family-friendly policies and opportunities to work flexibly.

Benefits

Benefits with Vivup: access to 750+ discounts; Blue Light Card; discounts for teachers; exclusive discounts for education staff. For teaching assistants, headteachers, administrators, and others.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Math grade C+ or grade 4+ or equivalent (Desirable).

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with children (Essential).
• Experience in play schemes, creches, midday supervision, after-school clubs or similar (Desirable).
• Currently working as a Learning Mentor or Teaching Assistant (Desirable).
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH needs (Desirable).
• Experience supporting primary and/or secondary students with various needs including ADHD, PDA, ODD, trauma, and attachment-related difficulties (Desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to high standards of child protection (Essential).
• Self-motivating, able to multitask (Essential).
• Teamwork and ability to work independently (Essential).
• Meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations (Essential).
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, with good attendance and timekeeping (Essential).
• Flexibility to meet job demands (Essential).
• Strong health and safety awareness (Essential).
• Desire to develop skills and knowledge (Desirable).

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of needs of young children, development, and education roles; behaviour management; safeguarding; equal opportunities (Essential).
• Experience supporting SEND with SEMH needs (Desirable).

Relevant Skills

• Help professional staff achieve objectives (Essential).
• Assist children individually, in small groups and whole class (Essential).
• Explain tasks clearly and foster independence (Essential).
• Supervise children and follow behaviour policies (Essential).
• Communicate effectively, work under guidance, and demonstrate good organisational skills (Essential).
• Reflect on professional practice and monitor progress (Desirable).

Related Documents

Candidate Pack – Learning Mentor Sept 25 Candidate Pack – Learning Mentor Sept 25.pdf Download

Application Guidance Application Guidance Notes.pdf Download

Safeguarding information

QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a UK Immigration and Vetting Sponsor; sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available. Further safeguarding information at: https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding

Please be aware, the Trust may perform an online presence check as part of pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare cautions, convictions, or other disclosures not protected by the Act.

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