Learning Mentor

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision based at either our: Shepshed site LE12 9DB Loughborough site LE11 3DU Glenfield site LE3 8BQ or our Hinkley site LE10 0PR

Salary: 28065 - 31029 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours:34 hrs per week (term time only)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th February 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershires provision for primary and secondary school aged children who are at risk or who have been permanently excluded from school. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development working with us to meet the needs of children and young people in the Secondary phase who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps

About the Role

In co-operation with the Behaviour Attendance Pastoral and Belonging Lead to provide a complementary service to that given by existing teachers and pastoral staff in School in addressing the needs of pupils/students who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school in order to achieve their full potential. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative flexible holistic and has trauma-informed approach to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and Inspire:To assist with the planning delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• Support Reintegration:To run programmes for individuals or groups to help develop pupils knowledge and confidence.
• Collaborate with Agencies:To liaise with teaching staff to set targets of re-integration with pupils/students and the appropriate staff keeping parents informed and evaluating achievement towards these goals.
• Promote Inclusion:Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

What We Offer:

• Unique Learning Environment:Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development:Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team:Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference:Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility:Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalentrelevant experience or educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education.
• Experience of working with external agencies
• Competence in using ICT for routine purposes
• The ability to work effectively with relate to and command the confidence of a wide range of young people with families/carers with different ethnic and social backgrounds.
• The ability to work effectively relate to and command the confidence of teaching staff and senior management within the School/College.

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:

Kevin Curtis - Assistant Headteacher

Telephone:

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How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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