Learning Support Unit Mentor
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Job Description
Maternity Cover
Fixed term contract until 23 June 2026 or until the return of the post holder
Term Time Only
37 Hours per week
TPLTSS(actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Learning Support Unit Mentor to work at Worle Community School An Academy site in WestonsuperMare a five minute drive from the M5 junction 2.9 miles from the beach with strong public transport links.
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career At Worle Community School we are on an improvement journey we are looking for staff to join our team and help us work towards our goals. If you are committed to improving outcomes for young people being a part of a dedicated team and having a fulfilling career we could be the right fit for you.
What you will do to be successful here;
- Provide 1 to 1 and small group support to students in and out of taught curriculum to enable them to learn and improve their interactions with others.
- Set and maintain a calm and positive environment in which students can learn and which is conducive to good behaviour.
- Promote positive values attitudes and behaviours to students.
What you will need to succeed;
- Relevant professional qualifications including in Childhood Trauma and ACEs.
- Will have awareness of national frameworks and evidence of working with students with a range of learning difficulties.
- An understanding of the range of issues that can affect young people their families and disadvantaged sections of the community.
At Worle Community School we work hard to make our students staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be:
Prepared
Respectful
Optimistic
Understanding
Determined
WCSA is a community school at heart we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals who leave school not only with good grades but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset with high expectations of themselves.
At WCSA we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive dynamic and diverse workplace highly supported by a handson team in all areas from support to teaching to senior leadership.
For support staff at WCSA we offer a variety of development opportunities fully funded apprenticeships free GCSEs to staff cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply. At our school we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
At the Priory Learning Trust we offer an incredible comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
- A very friendly school community with dedicated supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Flu vaccinations on site during the working day free of charge.
About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a firstclass education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.
At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also highachieving successful schools.
We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge) cautions or bindovers you may have even if they would otherwise be regarded as Spent under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
The amendments to the Exceptions Orderprovide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.
This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.
Closing Date: 06 April 2025
Proposed Interview Date: 10 April 2025
Proposed Start Date: 23 June 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
