We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented Learning Mentor to work at our unique and inspirational school where our children, parents and staff are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated primary Learning Mentor to work in a range of roles from EYFS to Year 6, supporting the social, emotional and mental health well-being of our pupils.

About the role:

Your role will include one to one and small group mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning, including delivering a range of teaching and learning interventions to targeted pupils.

The ideal candidates will:

Have experience of working with children & families in overcoming barriers to learning
Work closely with staff and outside agencies to ensure children at Studfall Junior Academy have excellent provision
Promote self-esteem, confidence and help children to become emotionally healthy
Have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do
Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player; open to learning and professional development.
About us:

Our academy is much larger than the average academy with four classes per year group, bringing great opportunities for teamwork and collaboration. Our academy is formed of Studfall Infants, and Studfall Junior collating of years from EYFS through to year 6.
We chose to become part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) in 2018 and joined as a good school. We have a designated special provision, which reinforces our inclusive ethos and also enables staff to gain wonderful experiences of working with children with SEND and gaining invaluable skills. The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). We also have very close and vibrant relationships with Studfall Infants Academy – with a shared Academy Council and joint staff training. All GAT academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Central Team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning.

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

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.