Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor - St Ursula's E-ACT Academy

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

The successful candidate will support students to overcome individual barriers to learning by identifying the problems and creating solutions and proving a support service for designated students, reporting to the Academy Headteacher, you will be accountable for ensuring our pupils can overcome barriers to their learning by providing support for academic, behaviour and pastoral issues, including those of a safeguarding nature.

Overview of main responsibilities:

•    Support pupils with behaviour needs to reinforce expectations, routines and positive behaviour as well as implementing appropriate sanctions as per the academy behaviour policy.

•    To have knowledge of a range of strategies and interventions that could be drawn upon to provide support for pupils with additional behavioural needs. 

•    Implementation of strategies to support the inclusion of pupils with additional needs

•    Maintaining regular contact with parents/carers of pupil's receiving support and encourage involvement in the pupil's academic progress and behaviour.

•   To build a strong/positive relationships with pupils and families so that you are seen as an approachable member of staff.

• Liaise with relevant external services to access support for pupils as appropriate.

Accountabilities: 

Understanding and adhere to all E-ACT policies and relevant DFE statutory guidance with specific references to the following: 

• Keeping Children Safe in Education 
• Working together to safeguard children 
• E-ACT Safeguarding Policy 
• E-ACT Health and Safety Policy 
• E-ACT code of conduct. 

Maintain confidentially of specific pupil/family concerns at all times and share information only as appropriate with information sharing protocols. 

Salary: SCP24-28 - Actual: £29,045.39 - £32,232.78 - FTE: £33,024 - £36,648

For a full description of the role, please refer to the job description and job specification.

How to apply:

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th January 2024, with the interview date provisionally Friday 9th February 2024 , shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly to confirm the interview date.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and submitting the application.

There is a real buzz about St Ursula's E-ACT Academy and the rate at which our pupils progress, but don’t just take our word for it and come and see us for yourself! We always encourage candidates to get in touch with questions and requests for academy visits so you can see how fantastic our academy really is, please contact the main school reception to arrange a visit.

Our Academy - St Ursula’s E-ACT Primary Academy

A vibrant primary academy surrounded by beautiful grounds in Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol. From Reception to Year 6 we offer all of our children a safe, happy and fulfilling education.

A great place to live and work

Twice named the best city in Britain to live in by The Sunday Times, Bristol is also home to five E-ACT academies. The city has its own unmistakable identity, and has a thriving current and historical arts scene, not to mention some of the country’s strongest green credentials. 

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.#
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

Part of the E-ACT family

 We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

 E-ACT Multi-Academy Trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

 We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return, we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections