Level 3 Learning Support /Mentor - #188158

Salary

Salary: Band E+ Actual Salary £24,126 to £26,569 (FTE Salary £27,710 to £30,515) depending on experience

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

27/05/2026

Job reference

REQ23134

Oakwood High School
Responsible to: SENCO, Working under the guidance of Teaching Staff and Assistant SENCO
Responsible for: Supporting students as directed (and the supervision of staff where appropriate)
Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday – 8am – 4pm; Fridays, 8am – 3.30pm term time at 192 days
Closing Date: Monday, 15th June 2026 at 12noon
Interview Date: Thursday, 25th June 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and committed candidate to join an enthusiastic, supportive and successful school as a Learning Mentor. The successful candidate

• Will be working under the direction of the SENCO to deliver agreed work with individuals and groups, in and out of the classroom.
• Will play a pivotal role in supporting students with a range of needs and challenges to enable them experience the broad and balanced curriculum, which is their right.

A key aspect of the role will involve working closely with students who require emotional support and nurturing relationships, empowering them to engage with their learning and develop the confidence, skills and independence needed in accessing the curriculum

• Successful candidate will be truly committed to supporting the students to make progress and achieve, with have high expectations and aspirations for student’s success.
• They will actively contribute to ongoing planning with imaginative and dynamic ideas, playing a key role in the school’s journey towards outstanding.
• All students and staff are provided with an electronic device to enhance learning and promote independence, supporting a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

We Offer:

• A supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• And a positive working environment, we care about our students, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.inspirelearningtrust.uk/vacancies/
PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.
Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face
Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list
All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/