Academic and Pastoral Mentor Wisbech

DATE POSTED

2 January 2025

Subject

Behaviour

Job Branch & Location

Cambridgeshire - Wisbech

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support

Supply

£85 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Justteachers partner school, an SEMH day school for young people aged 11 to 16 in Wisbech who have a range of diagnoses, challenging behaviours and complex needs, are looking to appoint an academic and pastoral mentor who will be committed to supporting the delivery of education for pupils with complex needs.

The role is to start February 2025 and is expected to last until July 2025.

Reporting to the Class Teacher, you will ensure all children at the school receive the best possible standard of education; achieving their full potential across the breadth of the curriculum and school opportunities. We are looking for an Academic and Pastoral Mentor who can:

Raise standards in achievement through excellence in supporting Teaching & Learning
Have high expectations and aspirations for pupils with SEMH and complex needs
Effectively support pupils with their learning and their behaviour
Ensure that pupils are fully supported to engage in the creative curriculum within and beyond the classroom
Raise standards and outcomes through participation in development and training
Work with teachers to ensure each pupil realises their potential
Monitor pupil progress and feedback to teachers to ensure successful outcomes
Share their ideas and expertise with others to further improve the school’s offer

The post is offered with a ranging daily rate dependent on experience from £85-£110 per day working 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a progressive SEMH school with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team.

The successful candidate will have essential experience working with children, young people or adults with disabilities. You may also have experience working with children or adults with complex needs in a care setting.

You will have:

Teaching Assistant level 1, 2 or 3, Health and social care qualification or equivalent (not essential)
Experience working with people with SEND e.g. working within a School, Care/Residential setting, SEMH School or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) (essential)
a passion for supporting the development and learning of students with Social and Emotional Mental Health and want to make a difference
The ability to build good relationships with learners and gain an understanding of the needs behind the behaviours
Two education or school-based references
Will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks or be willing to apply for one.
The legal right to work in the UK

This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights.

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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