Pastoral and Learning Mentor

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Job description

• Sunrise - Lowestoft
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £25,119 per annum - £27,334 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual salary £21,322.97 - £23,203.23 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Commencing January 2025

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills and drive to support students with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral & Learning Mentor to join our team. In this vital role, you will help students thrive by providing high-quality academic and pastoral support, securing their physical and emotional wellbeing, and fostering self-esteem and independence.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and deliver pastoral interventions to support students' SEMH needs, working one-on-one or in small groups.
• Embed essential life skills, such as literacy, numeracy, and social skills, into engaging activities.
• Use Trauma-Informed Schools (TIS) strategies to support students across the school environment.
• Assess and report on students' progress and achievements, contributing to Annual Reviews as required.
• Collaborate with teachers and Family Support Workers to build strong home-school partnerships.
• Coordinate risk assessments for off-site activities and maintain up-to-date student risk profiles.
• Undertake first aid and administer medication in line with school guidelines (training provided).

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or similar needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• A creative, proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering interventions.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and inclusive education is an advantage.
• The ability to contribute to a positive, supportive school culture that inspires students to succeed.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

SENDAT operates various schools and programme designed to help children and young adults with SEND, offering specialised teaching, outreach services, and alternative provision to meet diverse educational needs.

We work closely with schools and communities across the eastern region of England, providing training, consultancy, and tailored support for both students and staff. Our services include trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding expertise, curriculum adaptation, and behaviour support.

We joined Eastern Education Group Trust (EEGT) in September 2024, further expanding our capacity to serve students across multiple institutions.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 13 th December 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 16 th December 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.