ARE YOU A PASSIONATE AND EXPERIENCED MENTOR READY TO LEAD A DYNAMIC TEAM AND MAKE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON YOUNG LIVES?

We are a large, all-through special school dedicated to providing exceptional support and fostering the holistic development of our pupils. We believe in nurturing talent amongst our staff and are committed to offering opportunities for professional development and career progression.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of pupil support within our academy. As our Lead Pupil Support Team (PST) Mentor, you will report directly to the PST Manager and play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating a dedicated team, addressing the diverse needs of our pupils and empowering them to overcome barriers to learning. You’ll have a specific focus on promoting positive behaviour and managing the daily operations within the Pupil Support Team (PST).

Our innovative Pupil Support Team goes beyond traditional approaches, embracing a wide range of therapeutic and engaging interventions, and benefits from close collaboration with our qualified Occupational Therapist and Clinical Psychologists. Our offer include:

• Therapeutic Support
• Occupational Therapy
• Sensory Regulation
• 1:1 and Small Group Work
• Lego Therapy
• Behaviour Functional Analysis
• Community Visits
• Forest Schools

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and coordinate a team of mentors to address the needs of pupils who require additional support.
• Liaise with teaching staff to assess and provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievement and enable them to overcome barriers to learning, including those related to challenging behaviour.
• Be accountable for identifying needs and assessing pupils requiring extra support, developing individual action plans which may include behaviour support strategies, and working with an allocation of pupils.
• Line manage other learning and behaviour mentors within the school, including staff training and development, ensuring coordinated and effective daily pupil support within PST.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers to help address poor performance / attendance / behaviour.
• Undertake home visits to keep parents/carers informed and secure positive family support.
• Monitor the implementation of plans and report on progress achieved, supporting the re-integration of pupils excluded from school or following an alternative timetable.
• Provide extra support to pupils through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them.
• Contribute to improving the learning mentor PST service and school plans.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies/organisations to set up resources/initiatives to help address barriers to learning.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• We are seeking a highly motivated individual with:
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to confidently articulate ideas and engage effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to lead by example.
• A strong understanding of supporting learning, development, and wellbeing, ideally demonstrated through relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) or extensive practical experience.
• Demonstrable experience in behaviour management and implementing behaviour support strategies.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within an educational or support setting.
• A compassionate and proactive approach to addressing barriers to learning and promoting positive behaviour.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and coordinate a team of mentors to address the needs of pupils who require additional support.
• Liaise with teaching staff to assess and provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievement and enable them to overcome barriers to learning, including those related to challenging behaviour.
• Be accountable for identifying needs and assessing pupils requiring extra support, developing individual action plans which may include behaviour support strategies, and working with an allocation of pupils.
• Line manage other learning and behaviour mentors within the school, including staff training and development, ensuring coordinated and effective daily pupil support within PST.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers to help address poor performance / attendance / behaviour.
• Undertake home visits to keep parents/carers informed and secure positive family support.
• Monitor the implementation of plans and report on progress achieved, supporting the re-integration of pupils excluded from school or following an alternative timetable.
• Provide extra support to pupils through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them.
• Contribute to improving the learning mentor PST service and school plans.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies/organisations to set up resources/initiatives to help address barriers to learning