Academic Learning Mentor

Suffolk County Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Thurston Community College in Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, is looking for an Academic Learning Mentor to support students with special educational needs in the classroom and one-to-one. You will work with the SENCO to plan interventions and deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups.

We seek a candidate with passion for helping students, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to develop Maths or SEL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for students with SEN.
• Work with the SENCO to plan and deliver targeted interventions.

Skills

Student support

Communication skills

Team player

Maths knowledge

Job description

• Thurston Community College
• Address:Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
• Salary:£19,773.88 - £21,077.06 per annum (£11,864.33 - £12,646.24 per annum, 19.5 hours per week)
• Hours:32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, part time considered (minimum of 19.5 hours per week)
• Contract:Permanent, required to start October 2026
• Reference:5424

As an Academic Learning Mentor at Thurston Community College, you will join a skilled, friendly and caring team who work together to provide the best possible personalised support for students. Your main role will be to support individual and small groups of students with a variety of special education needs both within the classroom and one to one.

You will work closely with SENCO to plan and deliver interventions to students with individual needs.We are especially keen to appoint colleagues who may have knowledge of, or a willingness to develop expertise in the areas of Maths or social emotional and mental health support. There are many opportunities within the College not only for training and progression but also to become involved in wider College life.

We are looking for someone with:

• a passion for supporting students
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• a desire to develop their own skills, whilst being a strong team player.

We can offer you:

• a talented team, dedicated to work effectively together to support positive outcomes for our talented and creative students
• ongoing Professional Development that will enhance your skillset
• an Employee Assistance Programme.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

Closing date:1pm, 7 October 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.