Lead SEN Learning Mentor

About this role

Horbury Academy are
seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Lead SEN Learning Mentor
(Cognitive and Learning) to join our supportive SEND department. The role will involve providing support to the
Associate SENDCo and SENDCo in the delivery of curriculum provision and
learning support for targeted pupils at risk of significant underachievement. The
successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have Cognition and Learning
needs, enabling them to access the curriculum, participate fully in lessons,
and achieve their full academic and personal potential.

The Lead SEN Learning
Mentor will play a key role in removing barriers to learning, implementing
targeted interventions, and securing positive outcomes for pupils across a
range of identified needs. They will also provide support for pupils with
behavioural, social, and emotional needs through small-group interventions,
helping to promote positive engagement and improve behaviour for learning.

The postholder will lead
and direct Learning Mentors working with pupils who have Cognition and Learning
needs, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality interventions which
improve pupil achievement. They will act as the main SEND contact within an
allocated caseload, fostering strong relationships with families, colleagues,
and external agencies to promote inclusion, remove barriers to learning, and enhance
the educational experience of pupils with additional learning needs.

The working pattern for
this position is Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm.

This position is temporary
to cover Maternity leave for up to one year.

About You

The successful candidate
will be…

• Level 4 NVQ qualified, or able to
  demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Experienced in working with vulnerable,
  disadvantaged or challenged young people.
• Knowledgeable about SEND processes, the
  National/Foundation Stage curriculum, and relevant learning programmes and
  intervention strategies.
• Able to demonstrate effective behaviour
  management skills by using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining
  effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, ad external agencies
  to support positive outcomes for young people.