About this role
Are you passionate about making an immediate impact and transforming lives? Ossett Academy is seeking resilient and enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Working closely with the SENCO, Associate SENCo and Lead Learning Mentors, you will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions and curriculum and learning support.
The successful candidate will provide vital classroom support, assisting pupils with enhanced needs and re-engaging those at risk of significant underachievement. You will work collaboratively with Class Teachers to adapt lesson delivery and implement creative interventions that build pupil confidence. We are looking for individuals who can confidently guide vulnerable pupils and utilise diverse, proactive strategies to help them overcome barriers to learning.
We have various positions available on both a full-time and part-time basis:
SEN Learning Mentor - Permanent, Full Time: 32.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.15pm; £19,925 to £21,522 per annum (actual salary).
SEN Learning Mentor – Permanent, Part Time, 26 hours per week, working 4 days a week (working days to be discussed at interview); £15,940 to £17,218 per annum (actual salary).
SEN Learning Mentor - Permanent, Part Time: 19.5 hours per week, working 8.15am to 3.15pm, 3 days a week (days to be discussed at interview); £11,955 to £12,913 per annum (actual salary).
All positions include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per day.
Please indicate to which position you are applying for within your application form.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school. We strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunities to stretch themselves