Targeted Inclusion Mentor - Thomas Hardye School

About the Role

22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking to appoint an inspiring, motivational and compassionate Targeted Inclusion Mentor to support our SEND team and Year Teams within a busy secondary school environment. The successful applicant will work directly with SEND students and/or those who are disadvantaged. You will support students in year 9‑11 to overcome a range of barriers to learning, motivate them to achieve their full potential, and offer advice to their teachers to support the students to fully and effectively access learning opportunities.

The postholder will provide high-quality mentoring support to our students and liaise with their families, working closely with year teams and the SEND team. The role includes networking with pastoral support staff, teachers and external health and education professionals.

• Experience supporting SEND students in school.
• A good understanding of principles of development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning.
• Developing knowledge of local authority services and national organisations that work with school to support SEND students.
• A dedication to, and thorough understanding of the processes involved in safeguarding children and young people.
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• A relevant qualification at minimum Level 3, or equivalent sector experience and the willingness to undertake training and gain appropriate qualification.

The role is UK based. Right to work in the UK is required.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee under 5 years’ service. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training. The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development. A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on‑site nursery, and discounted local gym membership. Time off throughout school holidays.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.