Learning & Engagement Mentor - Billericay, United Kingdom - Ramsden Hall Academy

Ramsden Hall Academy
Ramsden Hall Academy
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Billericay, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position:
Learning & Engagement Mentor

Pay Scale/Spine Points:
Scale 8,

Spine Points Annual Salary Range:
£33,945-£36,648 PA,

Actual Salary:
£29,231.50-£31,559.17 PA.

Working Pattern: 37 Hours per working week


Days:
Monday-Thursday inclusive, 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm. Term time + Inset Days (working 39 weeks per year).


We are seeking to appoint an efficient, motivated and committed
Learning & Engagement Mentor to join our Academy, which holds Good Ofsted status.

Our residential provision holds Outstanding Ofsted status.

Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for boys aged 10 to 16 who have an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaching and Learning_
  • To work in 1:1 and small groups both out in the community and within school to ensure the following:
  • To develop a positive relationship with the young person and parent/carers
  • To engage with young person in a neutral setting to start working on Social, emotional, personal and behaviour.
  • To work with young person, family and Education provider to support and develop a package to increase active participation to learning.
  • Promote consistently high expectations of all pupils and make sure they're making good progress by offering targeted academic and pastoral support
  • Identify pupils or groups of pupils who are facing learning difficulties, and put initiatives in place to address the barriers to learning they're experiencing
  • Promote and support inclusion for all pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEN), English as an additional language (EAL) or with a physical disability
  • Develop individual and group mentoring programmes, creating space for pupils to receive academic and personal support from staff and peers
  • Role model good levels of literacy and numeracy, and encourage improvement in these areas among pupils who are struggling
  • Develop action plans for pupils facing particular difficulties, and work with staff and parents/carers to put them in place
  • Support pupils' successful transition to the next phases of education
  • Where appropriate, visit pupils at home to discuss issues and plan next steps.
  • Behaviour and Safeguarding_
  • Work with parents/carers, pupils and staff to create open discussions about pupils' needs, the school's expectations and what appropriate support looks like
  • To be a part of the DDSL team
  • Work with pupils to demonstrate and encourage good behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy
  • Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of pupils, encouraging confidence and selfesteem through listening to them, and through individual and group support
  • Follow all relevant legislation, guidance and procedures regarding child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety
  • Support the attendance and punctuality of all pupils, and work to improve attendance rates where issues are identified, recognising how this links to pupils' wellbeing
  • Work collaboratively with appropriate external agencies to support pupils' development and progress
  • To support learning within the school day building relationships with pupils and staff. To be agreed as the role develops
  • Curriculum and Leadership_
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and improving skills, and model this to all pupils
  • Engage with staff and school leadership to put wholeschool strategies in place to support the learning of all pupils
  • Liaise with families and develop good relationships with parents/carers, becoming a recognisable and approachable contact within the school
  • Network with other learning mentors and local SEND/safeguarding partners to share and promote best practice
  • Where appropriate, take part in absence management meetings, and communicate with parents/carers
  • Take part in line management within school, and set goals for continuing professional development
  • Report to the headteacher and senior leadership team on pupil progress and absence rates
  • Maintain accurate and uptodate records, and prepare written evaluations and reports

General

  • To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
  • To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
  • Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Academy's Equal Opportunities Policy.
  • The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
  • Qualifications and training:_
  • GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a grade C/grade 4 in English and Maths
  • Full driving licence
  • Experience:_
  • Experience working with children of the relevant age, and managing situations relating to challenging behav
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