At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students facing learning barriers and help them achieve their full potential.
- Company: LittleLondon Academy, dedicated to making a difference in young people's lives.
- Benefits: Rewarding role with opportunities for personal development and positive impact.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to high standards and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering their academic and personal growth.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above; experience with young people.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Little London Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient and highlymotivated Learning Mentor to provide targeted support to students who facebarriers to learning and achievement.
This is a rewarding role that offers theopportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people bysupporting their academic progress, wellbeing, attendance and personaldevelopment.
Thesuccessful candidate will work closely with students, families, academy staffand external agencies to identify and overcome barriers to learning, helpingstudents to engage positively with their education and achieve their fullpotential.
They will provide both individual and group support, maintain strongrelationships with parents and carers, and contribute to safeguarding and earlyintervention strategies across the academy.
Weare looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people, has excellent interpersonal skills and can build positive, trustingrelationships with students and families.
The successful candidate will becommitted to promoting high standards of attendance, behaviour and achievement, while ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of their work.
Potential applicants should have
- Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics(or equivalent).
- Experience of working with children and young peopleand supporting them to overcome barriers to learning and achievement.
- Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to workeffectively with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
- Goodorganisational, administrative and ICT skills, including the ability tomaintain accurate records.
- A passionfor education and improving outcomes for young people, together with the drive, resilience and determination to make a positive difference.
Learning Mentor (Maternity Cover) in Leeds employer: Little London Academy
Little London Academy is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, you will receive ongoing training and mentorship to enhance your skills as a Teaching Assistant. Located in a vibrant community, our academy offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
