Learning Mentor

Penk Valley Academy Trust,

We are seeking to appoint inspirational and passionate Learning Mentors on a permanent basis following the success of current post holders, who have recently secured promotions within the school.

This post presents an excellent opportunity for experienced Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, recent graduates, or individuals with experience of working with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, attachment needs and dyslexia, who are considering a career in education.

The successful candidates will have the potential to support and develop students with Special Educational Needs, helping them to achieve their full potential and succeed both in the classroom and through targeted small‑group and one‑to‑one support.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full‑time or part‑time hours. Remuneration will be adjusted accordingly; the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract of 37 hours per week, term time plus 6 days.

We warmly welcome informal visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school on Headteac

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression – with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance – you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension – automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools:
Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

To read our Safeguarding Policy .

To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy .

Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.