Learning Mentor Apprenticeship at Chowbent Primary School

Introduction

Chowbent Primary School is a one-form entry primary school committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

What You'll Do

Main Duties:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to address social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Assist in the implementation of the school’s pastoral care and guidance systems
• Support the development and delivery of mentoring, behaviour and support plans
• Help identify pupils who require additional support and intervention
• Monitor and record pupil progress against agreed targets and action plans
• Provide feedback and reports to staff as required
• Liaise effectively with teachers, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate
• Support the implementation of safeguarding procedures and child protection processes
• Assist in coordinating intervention programmes for vulnerable pupils
• Support pupils who are not following a full timetable or require additional supervision
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to pastoral support and safeguarding
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning
• Contribute to a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and professional development activities as required

Training Outcome

• Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
• This role may also provide progression opportunities into pastoral, safeguarding, inclusion or wider educational support roles

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED