Learning Mentor Level 1

Job Description

Job title: Learning Mentor Level 1

Salary: WPT Band 5 £ 28163 - £30060 (£22792 - £24329 pro rata)

Hours: 34 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days

Contract: Permanent

Location: Thrybergh Academy

To commence: As soon as possible

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) – a multi‑academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team. We are located across Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to give children an ever‑changing world, enabling them to play their full part. We invest in and support our colleagues because the first step is finding the right person for the job.

• Work closely with targeted pupils, providing specific support to address individual or small group needs and helping them overcome obstacles to learning.
• Observe pupil progress and identify unique needs, facilitating the development of personalised learning plans.
• Mentor pupils on a one‑to‑one basis, including those who may have been excluded, guiding them through the implementation of learning plans and providing ongoing encouragement.
• Build relationships with pupils’ families or guardians, collaborating to address issues such as poor performance, attendance and behaviour, and conduct home visits when necessary.
• Review and assess learning plans regularly, track pupil progress and provide insights to facilitate successful reintegration into the classroom.
• Develop a diverse range of activities including accessing external facilities and academic resources to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed.
• Collaborate with external organisations to forge strong working relationships and leverage additional support services.
• Maintain meticulous pupil records and report on achievement and progress for accurate documentation and decision‑making.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

We may hold interviews as applications are received and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full. Please upload a supporting statement (no longer than two sides of A4) clearly demonstrating:

• Why you are applying for this position
• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (refer to the documents attached to the advert)
• Any information you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned

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