Pastoral Learning Mentor - Dean Field Community Primary School

Dean Field School is vibrant one form entry primary school at the heart of the Ovenden community.

Dean Field is part of the Family of Learning Trust and is a key partner working in collaboration with schools across the Trust to drive strong educational development, particularly in schools that face challenging circumstances.

At Dean Field we are determined to continue to improve standards and outcomes across the school.

We are committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment for our pupils to learn.

Our last Ofsted rating of “Good” (April 2022) demonstrates this commitment and we are looking for likeminded colleagues to join our school and Trust.

We are seeking a candidate who is caring, compassionate, understands the challenges facing pupils and can relate well to primary aged children.

Your role will be to work with some of our vulnerable pupils to enhance their learning experience in school, ensuring they feel safe, listened to and are equipped with the skills to help them access their learning.

Your working week will primarily be in school, working directly with children and the remainder of your working hours can be worked from home on research, preparing resources and designing appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the pupils you will support.

Experience in a similar role is essential.

You will need to have a strong understanding of vulnerable children and those facing barriers to their learning, including children with ASD and those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Your role will involve working with children who have particular pastoral needs, supporting them with strategies and interventions aimed at building self-esteem, developing coping strategies, encouraging positive social interactions, and fostering resilience.

The ideal candidate would also have experience delivering Forest School sessions or outdoor interventions, using nature-based approaches to support emotional wellbeing and engagement.

Previous experience in analysing data, using Boxall Profiles, Strength and Difficulties Questionnaires, and creating social stories will be an advantage in this role.

We are looking for a candidate who is impassioned about providing the best opportunities for our children whilst acting in a professional manner to build a relationship of trust with both the children and their families.

Therefore, we are looking for someone who:

In return, we offer a benefit package that includes:

Our school also offers you the opportunity to:

Please visit our website: www.deanfieldschool.co.uk for an application pack.

Please note we do not accept CVs, only a fully completed Dean Field School application form will be accepted.

For further information about the role please view our website or contact Dawn Edwards, School Business Manager on 01422 258258.

The trustees of the Family of Learning Trust and the Governors of Dean Field School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

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Dean Field Community Primary School

Cousin Lane

Ovenden

HX2 8DQ

Telephone: 01422 258258

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