SEU Learning Mentor

Job Details

• School: Ipswich Academy
• Address: 9 Braizer's Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £25,754 - £27,197 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time only (plus 1 week)
• Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2026
• Reference: 8884

Paradigm Trust is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. We work together to ensure every child can reach their potential and value our staff with ongoing professional development, career progression opportunities and a highly competitive rewards package.

The role of the Learning Mentor is to engage vulnerable or challenging pupils in their learning through provision of high-quality early intervention that positively impacts pupil welfare, attendance, progress and behaviour. The successful candidate will be attached to a specific year group, work with the inclusion officer to remove barriers to learning, enhance attendance and engagement, and support the Principal in achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Your responsibilities will include working well as part of a team, supporting pupils one-to-one, promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils, establishing clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour, demonstrating commitment to collaborative working, and maintaining effective communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible, patient, and hardworking approach to work will be required.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Family‑friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

For further information, please contact Adam Wilding, Principal, at   our website.

Closing date: 9.00 am, 1 June 2026.

Interview date: 4 or 5 June 2026.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures must be complied with, and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.