Inclusion Mentor

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,312 - 25,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Access to benefits platform

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

An educational trust in Coventry is seeking an Inclusion Mentor to support classroom teachers in fostering the development and education of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. The role includes direct care and supervision, requiring Level 2 qualifications for Teaching Assistants and experience with Primary Pupils facing challenges. This permanent position offers a pro rata salary and focuses on providing a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Primary Pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers/SENDCo with educational development.
• Provide care and supervision to pupils with special needs.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Experience with Primary Pupils

Special Educational Needs (SEND) experience

Education

Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

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Inspire Education Trust

• Job Title Inclusion Mentor
• Employment Status Permanent
• Working Hours 37 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days
• Actual Salary £22,312 - £25,361 pro rata, per annum
• Full time equivalent salary Grade 4 Support Staff Pay Scale £25,183 - £28,624
• Required ASAP
• Location Coventry

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Mentor to support the classroom teachers/SENDCo with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to pupils, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs. To support provision for pupils who need help in overcoming barriers to learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications and experience, and good literacy and numeracy skills
• Has recent experience working with Primary Pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties in school
• Has SEND experience

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About Us

Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like‑minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.

We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high‑quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward‑thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page: https://www.ietrust.org/vacancies/

If you have any queries about the post, or to arrange a school visit, please email Emma Cafferty – Office Manager [e-mail]

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 8th December 2025

Interview date: Thursday 11th December 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self‑declaration to confirm any (non‑protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non‑faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Inclusion Mentor will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre‑employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check, with effect of 1st September 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.