Learning Coach/Mentor
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2025 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 000b6258-ce8b-44de-8817-0bfdd75d7c5b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, resilient colleague who is passionate about supporting the emotional development of children in order to ensure the highest levels of inclusion in our all-through school. The successful candidate will be patient, creative and of a positive disposition, with a belief and determinationthat every child can be successful in their learning.
Key aspects of the role include:
• to support pupils to access their lessons successfully which may include pupils with SEMH needs (social, emotional and mental health) or specific learning difficulties;
• regular liaison with families to support them in building consistency between home and school;
• in-class support for key pupils;
• leading activities to support parents/carers in positive engagement with children in order to promote learning;
• leading small group or 1:1 sessions on developing emotional literacy;
• supporting additional events in school such as parent/child workshops and information evenings;
• home visits to support improved attendance;
• supporting the emotional development of all children, including those with greatest need;
• being committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning.
The role is as part of our Pupil Support Team (all-through)and will be predominantly based in our Secondary Phase.
At The Westgate School, we believe that everybody deserves a sense of belonging and there is no glass wall between emotional literacy and academic achievement. We are committed to the well-being of pupils and adults alike with a strong focus on professional learning and teamwork.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at The Westgate School:
• Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of health and fitness facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE 2022 recommendations.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, resilient colleague who is passionate about supporting the emotional development of children in order to ensure the highest levels of inclusion in our all-through school. The successful candidate will be patient, creative and of a positive disposition, with a belief and determinationthat every child can be successful in their learning.
Key aspects of the role include:
• to support pupils to access their lessons successfully which may include pupils with SEMH needs (social, emotional and mental health) or specific learning difficulties;
• regular liaison with families to support them in building consistency between home and school;
• in-class support for key pupils;
• leading activities to support parents/carers in positive engagement with children in order to promote learning;
• leading small group or 1:1 sessions on developing emotional literacy;
• supporting additional events in school such as parent/child workshops and information evenings;
• home visits to support improved attendance;
• supporting the emotional development of all children, including those with greatest need;
• being committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning.
The role is as part of our Pupil Support Team (all-through)and will be predominantly based in our Secondary Phase.
At The Westgate School, we believe that everybody deserves a sense of belonging and there is no glass wall between emotional literacy and academic achievement. We are committed to the well-being of pupils and adults alike with a strong focus on professional learning and teamwork.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at The Westgate School:
• Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of health and fitness facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE 2022 recommendations.