Join the Nexus team as a Assistant Learning Mentor - Becton School
Position: Assistant Learning Mentor
Hours and Salary: 25 Hours per week - FTE: £25,584 - £27,711 Pro Rata: £15,158.92 - £16,779.27
School and Location: Becton School The Chapel House, Hillsborough Barracks, Langsett Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2LW
Contract type: Part Time Permanent - 25 hours per week, Term time only, plus 5 days
Closing date: 9:00am - Monday 2nd June 2025
Shortlisting date: 9:00am - Monday 2nd June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 9th June 2025
About our School
Becton School provides hospital education within Sheffield and is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community, all of whom have some form of medical need. These vary from chronic and complex mental health disorders through to a wide variety of acute medical conditions. Becton School is a unique, complex, caring and wonderful place where we are proud of our reputation with children and families, other professionals, agencies and Sheffield Local Authority.
About the Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 17 unique SEND and mainstream academies.
We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.
Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, for further information.
Our Opportunity
We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to develop relationships with young people and their families in order to break down barriers to learning and enable them to re-engage with Education.
The candidate needs to have experience of working with young people with SEND and or mental health needs.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
- Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
- Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
- Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
- An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
- The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
- Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
- Flexible working policies
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
To apply
To apply, please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our website,
https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=Application+Form&pid=67
Completed application forms are to be returned via email to Sarah Bevan on Becton@nexusmat.org.
Applications are welcomed from candidates in all educational settings (including in primary or secondary mainstream schools) who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs. The ability to drive and have your own car with business insurance is required for this role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Further information
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Chapel House to find out more information.
For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Lucy Cutts at lcutts@nexusmat.org or on 07864611414
Further information can be found on our school website https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=Assistant+Learning+Mentor&pid=218
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Additional Files
Job Advert...Application Pack
Job Profile...Career salary
NJC -12 Pro Rata: £15,158- £16,779 (FTE: £25,584 - £27,711)
Working hours
25 hours a week
Career location