Learning Mentor

**Ref**
- 191343**Number of Posts**
- 1**Grade**
- Grade 6 pt 11-19.**Salary**
- £25979 to £ 29777 Pro Rata**Term**
- Part-time.**PerM/FTC**
- Permanent.**Required**
- (September 2024 ).**Hours**
- 25 hours a week.**Closing Date**
- 29/04/2024.- Person Specification (22 KB)

Location

Barnoldswick Gisburn Road Community Primary School, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5LS (224 on roll)
Tel: 01282 812287

Summary

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner for 1:1 support, nurture and intervention group work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant. The position is a permanent post.
Gisburn Road Community Primary is a happy and busy school located in the centre of Barnoldswick, Lancashire. We are currently catering for 220 delightful children between the ages of 3 and 11 years. This post offers the opportunity for someone who wishes to develop professionally within a caring and supportive environment.

- Be passionate about teaching showing a commitment to the aims and ethos of our school
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in education
- Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment
- Have enthusiasm and drive
- Be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge
- Be ambitious to succeed personally, academically and professional
- Have the ability to form good relationships with children, parents and colleagues

We can offer:

- A family atmosphere, working closely with our families and the wider community
- Motivated and well behaved children who are keen to learn
- A creative and supportive staff team, who are committed to ensuring every child reaches their true potential
- An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment

Applications must be made using the LA Application Form only; we cannot accept CVs.

Closing date: 29th April 2024 noon
Shortlisting: 1st May 2024
Interviews: Monday 8th May 2024
Starting Date: September 2024

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in

English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of providing enhanced learning opportunities for children

Experience of working with children

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of implementing personalised plans and reporting on progress

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Time management skills

First Aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Administrative skills

For an informal discussion please contact:
Mrs Nicola Walker - Head Teacher, 01282 812287

Proposed Interview Date:
08/05/2024

Equal Opportunities statement

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