Learning Mentor

In co-operation with the Behaviour, Attendance, Pastoral and Belonging Lead, to provide a complementary service to that given by existing teachers and pastoral staff in school in addressing the needs of pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school, in order to achieve their full potential. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups.

We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has a trauma‑informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others.

Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils.

• Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions, including identifying how pupils can best be supported.
• Run programmes for individuals or groups to help develop pupils' knowledge and confidence.
• Liaise with teaching staff to set re‑integration targets with pupils/students and appropriate staff, keeping parents informed and evaluating achievement towards these goals.

• DBS enhanced check required.
• BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience, or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school.
• Experience supporting pupils with low attendance or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education.
• Experience working with external agencies.
• Competence in using ICT for routine purposes.
• Ability to work effectively with, relate to and command the confidence of a wide range of young people with families/carers with differing backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively, relate to and command the confidence of teaching staff and senior management within the School/College.

We will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability.

Flexible working options may be discussed (part‑time, job sharing, term‑time, flexible start/finish, hybrid).