Learning Mentor

We are looking for a Learning Mentor to join our team here at Medeshamstede! We have an exciting new opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Mentor to support Teachers to ensure that pupils engage more effectively with their learning and help increase levels of achievement through appropriate provision. They will also be required to cover PPA across the academy and work with both individual pupils and small groups. This is a great opportunity to combine mentoring skills whilst working in a supportive environment. We are looking for someone who: - Has experience of working with children with ASD. - Can act as a role model, challenge and motivate, promote and reinforce self-esteem and establish productive working relationships with pupils. - Has high expectations of and can act in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management. - Is able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies. - Has the ability to engage constructively with and relate to a wide range of young people from different backgrounds. - Possesses excellent communication skills, at all levels and is very well organised. - Is motivated, independent and has high expectations of themselves, always striving for the best. About us: The Medeshamstede Academy opened in a new building in June 2013 to provide education for students from 4- 16 years. We are an all through Academy in which our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for communication and interaction with a diagnosis of Autism and/or SEMH as their main presenting need. We are looking for someone who can show enthusiasm and commitment to leading and developing our academy within their areas of direct responsibility. The Academy is on a rapid improvement journey and the new leadership team are working hard to ensure students receive the best education possible. More information can be found here: https://www.medeshamstedeacademy.org/ In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people: Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve. - Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace - A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app - A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it - Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy - Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review - Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone - Eye tests & Spectacles Discount - Family friendly policies and time off for dependants - Dedicated ECT support programme - Access to savings in childcare costs - Generous annual leave allocation - Automatic pay progression - Free parking on all sites - Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff - Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.