Pastoral Learning Mentor Purbeck School

About the role

PASTORAL LEARNING MENTOR

XS 10a GRADE 5 Actual Salary £17,476 - £17,754 per annum pro rated (pay award pending)

30

Hours per week, term time only plus one inset day, permanent contract

Start date: 1st September 2026

An opportunity has arisen at The Purbeck School to employ a Learning Mentor.

This role is vital in supporting our students to fulfil their potential by working directly alongside them in the classroom, offering day‑to‑day guidance and encouragement. You would be joining an innovative, professional, and enthusiastic team withina very successful school.

We offer extensive opportunities for career development and training and are committed to the personal development of all our staff.

www.purbeck.wessex.ac

Email: spenneysex.ac

Telephone:

If you would like to take a look around the school, or if you have any questions please contact the SENCo, Becky Alls (rallssex.ac) or the Headteacher's PA, Sarah Penney (spenneysex.ac)

The Purbeck School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The Learning Mentor team is incredibly supportive and we place personal and professional development at the core of everything we do. We are very proud of how well SEND students achieve here (which is consistently well above the national average).