At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and wellbeing while managing attendance and engagement.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in East London with a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving educational outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help them thrive academically and socially.
- Qualifications: Experience in mentoring or support roles, especially with children facing challenges.
The predicted salary is between 26089 - 31887 £ per year.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
- Learning Mentor / Attendance Officer
- Working
- Pattern: Term time only, Monday to Friday, 8:30am 4:00pm
Date: Asap/Early October
Destination Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Mentor / Attendance Officer to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in East London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual who is committed to improving children's attendance, wellbeing, engagement and educational outcomes.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative school environment and will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role As a Learning Mentor / Attendance Officer, you will have a varied role combining pastoral support, learning mentoring and attendance management.
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing one-to-one mentoring and small-group support for targeted pupils.
- Supporting children who experience barriers to learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.
- Working with pupils presenting with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
- Building positive and effective relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
- Working alongside teachers to develop and implement individual pupil support plans.
- Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality.
- Identifying patterns of absence and lateness and taking appropriate action.
- Analysing attendance data on a weekly and monthly basis to identify trends and pupils at risk of persistent absence.
- Contacting parents and carers regarding unexplained absences and attendance concerns.
- Leading attendance meetings with families and setting clear improvement targets.
- Supporting formal attendance procedures in line with relevant policies.
- Working collaboratively to reduce persistent absence and lateness.
- Maintaining accurate records and producing attendance reports. xgikmsk
- Using school management information systems, including Arbor.
- Supporting pupils within the classroom o Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Learning Mentor in London employer: Destination Education
Destination Education is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. As a SENCO in a highly regarded Walthamstow school, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with a dedicated leadership team and passionate colleagues. With a commitment to personal development and a focus on creating a positive environment for both staff and pupils, this role promises a rewarding career path in education.
