Learning Mentor

The Learning Mentor will work with colleagues, teachers, students and their families to raise standards of achievement, in particular for students facing barriers to their learning. Their main role is to support staff in addressing the needs of students who need help to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school, in order to achieve their full potential. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

·        Ability to plan effective actions for children at risk of underachieving

·        Ability to communicate well with adults across a range of services

·        Ability to form appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children

·        Ability to work constructively as part of a team and promote a positive school ethos

·        Ability to think creatively and actively seek solutions to problems

·        A thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity

·        Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues