Grade 6 Learning Mentor (Disadvantaged Students)

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £28,142.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £21,333 and £23,516 (32.5 hours per week / 39 Weeks per Year)

Grade 6 Learning Mentor (Disadvantaged Students) job summary

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Learning Mentor (Disadvantaged Students) - AA:AE:5081 (Grade 6)

Our Mission Statement

We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values,

Celebrating uniqueness and diversity.

Our learning, within an enterprise culture, is based upon trust and respect.

Which define our relationship within the world family.

Everyone Matters.

[Employer hidden] are looking to appoint a patient, enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is looking for a challenging but very rewarding role as a Learning Mentor with specific emphasis to bridge the gap often seen by disadvantaged students.

As a Learning Mentor you will be supporting disadvantaged students with a range of academic, behavioural or social issues.

The successful candidate will work with a team of staff that undertakes a wide range of pastoral responsibilities within the school. Working 1 to 1 with students and liaising with outside agencies. Supporting teaching and learning by making referrals and supporting students with barriers to learning.

As the ideal candidate, you will:

• Have the ability to engage constructively with, and build working relationships with, a wide range of young people and their families
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team with teaching staff and outside agencies
• Have the experience of supporting students with mental health, social, academic and behavioural difficulties.
• Have a willingness to manage their own time effectively, work flexibly and use their own initiative
• Clean Driving License / access to transport

This is a Permanent, Part Time Contract and is based on 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. There will be some flexibility with hours worked each day and can be discussed / agreed at interview.

Requests to arrange a visit to school prior to application are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting either Mrs Dawn Poole on [contact hidden] / [contact hidden]. or Mrs Fleur MacCready at [contact hidden]

Closing date 9am on Wednesday 22 April 2026

PLEASE REFER TO SAFER RECRUITMENT NOTES AND GUIDELINES IN ATTACHED DOCUMENT ALONG WITH FULL JOB DESCRIPTION / PERSON SPECIFICATION.

Grade 6 - SCP11 £28,142 to SCP17 £31,022 per annum Full Time Equivalent - (Actual salary between £21,333 and £23,516 per annum)

PLEASE REFER TO THE SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND SAFEGUARDING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school’s safeguarding policy on the school website here https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Child-Protection-Safeguarding-Policy-2022.pdf

All appointments are made subject to:

• An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
• Checks of professional status where applicable.
• Confirmation of professional qualifications, where applicable.
• Receipt of suitable references
• Medical clearance
• Online vetting check

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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