Learning Mentor Employer Over Hall Community School Reference P
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18 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Over Hall Community School is seeking a dedicated kind and compassionate learning support mentor to join our excellent team focusing on providing exceptional educational social and emotional support to our pupils including those who are vulnerable and have additional special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This position offers a unique opportunity for a caring and skilled individual to become a key member of our school community directly contributing to the growth and wellbeing of our pupils.
The role is 37 hours per week Monday to Friday based on a 8am - 4pm day 39 weeks per year including inset days.
As a learning support mentor you will pay a vital role in facilitating an inclusive and nurturing environment for our children. You will work closely with pupils including those with diverse educational needs to foster their academic social and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include creating and supporting individualised support plans collaborating with teachers and the Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to tailor learning experiences to ensure inclusion and offering one-to-one or small group assistance to ensure that each pupil can thrive personally as well as academically.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference for our children. While previous experience in an educational setting or working with SEND children is beneficial we believe that your enthusiasm empathy and willingness to learn are equally important. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills have the ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as using your own initiative and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development rooted in a good understanding and experience of the current challenges children and school face.
In this role you will not only support our pupils academically but also contribute significantly to their overall wellbeing. You will be an integral part of our schools support system offering guidance and encouragement to help our most valuable pupils navigate their educational journey with confidence. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and rewarding environment we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you think you may be the candidate we are looking for and would like further information or an informal discussion please contact theschool office by telephone:or email:We would like to offer all potential candidates the opportunity to visit our school and find out more about the role. Visits will take place by appointment please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Applications must be made via MyNewTerm. We do not accept C.V.s and will not consider applications submittinga C.V.
CAT Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.
We warmly welcome applications from every suitably qualified member of our local community. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on the shortlisting process. If we have not been in touch with you by14thNovemberthen unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
oShortlisting: 13thNovember 2025
oInterviews: 18thNovember 2025
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 9am either on the advertised closing date or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
