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Learning Mentor/ELSA Teaching Assistant - Fircroft Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

The Role

35 hours per week - 8.30 am to 4.00 pm (with ½ hour lunch)
(Term Time Only for 39 weeks per year)
To start 20 April or sooner

The successful applicant will be passionate about raising aspirations and helping children reach their full potential. They will be enthusiastic, innovative and a flexible team player, having the ability to build effective relationships with students and families.

Take the responsibility for mentoring students as directed by the Assistant Head for Inclusion.

As a learning mentor, you'll work alongside teachers and other staff, figuring out the needs of learners who require help and how to overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential.

• liaising with staff to identify learners who would benefit from mentoring
• implementing strategies and supporting learners in self-esteem and confidence-building activities
• listening to learners and helping them resolve a range of issues that are creating barriers to their learning
• liaising with relevant professionals and individuals, e.g. educational psychologists, the police and social service
• running extracurricular activities, such as homework clubs, reading clubs, sports, music, during lunchtimes or after school.
• providing group activities such as anger management classes and circle of friends
• maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports and evaluations
• helping with transition activities for learners moving to secondary schools

Candidates are actively encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 0208 672 6258 or by email sbm@fircroft.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed application forms should be emailed to sbm@fircroft.wandsworth.sch.uk  or posted to the school to arrive by 12 p.m.

Closing date: 02 March 2020 (at noon)
Interview date: week commencing 09 March 2020

Only short listed candidate will be contacted

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS checks.

CVs are not accepted.

FIRCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Fircroft Road, Tooting
London SW17 7PP
Tel: 020 8672 6258
Website: www.fircroft.wandsworth.sch.uk
e-mail: sbm@fircroft.wandsworth.sch.uk
Roll: 388
Headteacher: Mrs Denise York

 

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