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Senior Learning Mentor

 

 

We are looking to recruit a Senior Learning Mentor to join our new Inclusion Team. You will work alongside the school’s senior leaders and SENCo to support SEND provision and in particular children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) across the school.

We require a resourceful, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team. The candidate should ideally have experience of working in a school environment supporting classes with an enthusiasm for improving pupils’ learning.

The position is full time, permanent and All Year Round.

The position will not involve working during the school holidays but the hours will be annualised to 40 hours per week.

Grade 5 SCP 13 £24948.00

The following information will enable you to make a positive choice about applying to this position at our school. Please read the information carefully.
This post will involve supporting identified children who have a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. For example: Social Communication difficulties, speech and language difficulties, including difficulties with attention and focus and developmental trauma.
You will work under the direction of the SENCo and senior leaders to support a positive curriculum for children that have barriers to learning. You will be an integral part of the school’s positive culture that supports our pupils to achieve.

Information about children with SEND to help you make a positive choice about applying for this position

Pupils you work with will have a range of the following needs:

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs
  • difficulties with communication, social understanding and flexible thinking/imagination
  • challenging behaviour (e.g. hitting, spitting, absconding)
  • sensory issues e.g. hyper-sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells
  • limited awareness of safety
  • toileting, self-care and/or eating issues
  • associated conditions including anxiety, epilepsy, ADHD

Pupils need staff to provide:

  • consistent, calm support
  • a flexible approach, responding positively to changing needs
  • high levels of visual support
  • individual teaching and small group activities
  • support in mainstream classes, the dinner hall, the playground and during educational visits
  • active encouragement to promote independence
  • reflective practice and effective team work

To Apply

Please download full job description/person specification and application form. Candidates should return the completed application form to admin@brookburn.manchester.sch.uk

​Closing date 12.00 noon Monday 2nd January 2023

Important safeguarding information for all applicants

At Brookburn Primary we take safeguarding very seriously.  As part of our commitment to promoting the welfare of our children the following procedures will be followed for all new applications.
On receipt of your application any anomalies or discrepancies such as gaps in your employment history will be scrutinised and may affect the shortlisting of your application. Please, therefore, complete your application carefully giving full details. CVs will not be accepted.
References will be followed up and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory written references being received. Any information on your reference which causes concern will be raised with you at interview.

 

Documents

Welcome Letter

Application Form

Application Form

Person Specification

 Learning Mentor

 

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our new Inclusion Team. You will work alongside Teachers and the Senior Learning Mentor to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) across the school.

We require a resourceful, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team. The candidate should ideally have experience of working in a school environment or with young people.

The position is full time 35 hours, Permanent and Term Time Only Plus 5 Days

Grade 4 SCP 7 – FTE £22369 – Pro Rata TTO £19134

The following information will enable you to make a positive choice about applying to this position at our school. Please read the information carefully.

This post will involve supporting identified children who have a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. For example: Social Communication difficulties, speech and language difficulties, including difficulties with attention and focus and developmental trauma.

You will work under the direction of the Senior Learning Mentor to support a positive curriculum for children that have barriers to learning. You will be an integral part of the school’s positive culture that supports our pupils to achieve.

Information about children with SEND to help you make a positive choice about applying for this position

Pupils you work with will have a range of the following needs:

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs
  • difficulties with communication, social understanding and flexible thinking/imagination
  • challenging behaviour (e.g. hitting, spitting, absconding)
  • sensory issues e.g. hyper-sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells
  • limited awareness of safety
  • toileting, self-care and/or eating issues
  • associated conditions including anxiety, epilepsy, ADHD

Pupils need staff to provide:

  • consistent, calm support
  • a flexible approach, responding positively to changing needs
  • high levels of visual support
  • individual teaching and small group activities
  • support in mainstream classes, the dinner hall, the playground and during educational visits
  • active encouragement to promote independence
  • reflective practice and effective team work

To Apply

Please download full job description/person specification and application form. Candidates should return the completed application form to admin@brookburn.manchester.sch.uk

​Closing date 12.00 noon Monday 2nd January 2023

Important safeguarding information for all applicants

At Brookburn Primary we take safeguarding very seriously.  As part of our commitment to promoting the welfare of our children the following procedures will be followed for all new applications.

On receipt of your application any anomalies or discrepancies such as gaps in your employment history will be scrutinised and may affect the shortlisting of your application. Please, therefore, complete your application carefully giving full details. CVs will not be accepted.

References will be followed up and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory written references being received. Any information on your reference which causes concern will be raised with you at interview.

 

Documents

Welcome Letter

Application Form

Job Description

Person Specification