Hove Learning Federation (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
£28,163 - £30,060 (pro rata’d)
37
Job introduction
Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Mentor to join our friendly, professional Inclusion Team, working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate must be prepared to undertake or hold Designated Safeguarding Lead training and have experience to show proven and effective skills including:
- Ability to communicate effectively, and engage with pupils, parents and staff
- Ability to liaise with the inclusion team and class teachers effectively
- Ability to work co-operatively and intuitively as part of our successful team
- Be self-motivated and have a commitment to inclusion and personal development
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, working in a pupil referral unit (PRU) or with the Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS)
- Be aware of best practice to support medical, social and communication needs of children
- Be able to plan, monitor and assess the child’s learning and progress that is being supported
- Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school
This role will be working with a variety of children with additional needs across different year groups within Key Stage 1 and 2.
Employment under the Federated Board includes all locations/sites where both schools operate. Under this contract, you may be asked to work across different locations under the Federated Board, either temporarily or permanently.
We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Learning Federation is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: 1st September 2025
About the role
Closing date: 18th June 2025
Interview date: 25th June 2025
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office to sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Telephone: (01273) 916609
Website: www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk and www.westhoveinfants.co.uk
Additional information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
This post will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.