Pupil Mentor

**Ref**
- 191279**Number of Posts**
- 1**Grade**
- Grade 6 SCP 11-19.**Salary**
- £25979 to £ 29777 8.00-4.00 (Mon-Thurs) 8.00-3.30 (Fri)
- with 30 mins lunch**Term**
- Full-time.**PerM/FTC**
- Permanent.**Required**
- (2/09/2024 ).**Hours**
- 37 hours a week.**Closing Date**
- 04/06/2024.Location

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School, Morse Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4PB (383 on roll)
Tel: 01282 423280

Summary

Brunshaw Primary School are looking to appoint a Pupil Mentor who has the passion and enthusiasm to help our children and families who may need extra support.

There will also be some time required over holidays to check-in with key children and their families. This time will not be fixed - it can be arranged on an ad-hoc/needs basis, and some of this work can be carried out from home.
We are looking for someone who will:

- Be supportive of the community ethos of this school
- Establish fair, respectful and supportive relationships with children
- Demonstrate a highly inclusive approach to ensure the support provided values each child as unique and builds upon each child’s starting point.
- Effectively communicate and work in partnership with families, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
- Have a good sense of humour
- Be a hardworking, loyal member of our team who will contribute to making our school even better.

In return we will offer you:

- Wonderful children with supportive parents
- A friendly, experienced and supportive staff and pastoral team
- A commitment to your professional development
- An environment where you will be valued and celebrated yet challenged to improve
- A commitment to your wellbeing
- A supportive Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school.

NB:

- The closing date is 12 noon on 04/06/2024.
- Working hours will be: 8.00am - 4.00pm (Mon - Thurs), 8.00am - 3.30pm (Fridays)
The post advertised is term time only (39 weeks per year)Essential Qualifications

Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience in a relevant field.

Essential Experience

Experience of, or the ability to demonstrate the competence to work directly with individual children, young people and families to identify and assess their needs and make appropriate planned responses to improve outcomes.

Willingness to undertake training as DSL, in Early Help assessments, and more.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with a wide range of other professionals to develop and deliver shared initiatives for children, young people and families.

Experience of fulfilling the role of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion about the advertised role, please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient date and time to speak to a member of our Senior Leadership Team, 01282 423280

Proposed Interview Date:
14/06/2024

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