Inclusion Mentor

Education Partnership North East; North East; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on most campuses

Free Gym access

LGPS or Teacher Pension Scheme

Dental, eye care & health cash plans

Wellbeing support and lifestyle perks

MyLifestyle discounts

Job summary

Education Partnership North East invites applications for a learning mentor role at Kirkley Hall Campus. This term-time position (35 hours/week) supports students with SEND within our SEN Foundation and works with curriculum teams and student support services to develop personalised strategies.

You will help implement assessments, monitor progress, and collaborate with senior staff to remove barriers to learning. A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities is essential.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans.
• Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning mentor support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring of support strategies.
• Devise and implement support strategies with senior staff to overcome barriers to learning.
• Identify potential problems early and communicate with teaching staff and departmental managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with SEND

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Level 4

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 20 November 2026

Reference: 0039-26-R4

About The College

Kirkley Hall Campus is Northumberland College's second largest site and a centre of excellence for land-based, animal and outdoor education. Part of Education Partnership North East - the top performing college group in the North East for the third year running*, Kirkley Hall offers a unique and inspiring environment.

Set within 400 acres of stunning Northumberland countryside, and as the top performing land-based college nationally*, the campus provides access to specialist, industry-standard facilities that support practical, hands-on learning.

Our on-site residential provision was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025, enabling students from across the UK to take advantage of the exceptional opportunities available here.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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Join our vibrant and dynamic team as we embark on an exciting mission to empower and uplift students with special educational needs (SEND) at our Kirkley Hall Campus! We're on the lookout for passionate, experienced, and talented individuals who can help us create an exceptional environment that nurtures and supports our amazing students.

About the Role

This is a term-time only role, 35 hours per week. In this role, you'll be a key collaborator, working closely with the curriculum teams within our SEN Foundation provision along with student support services to develop personalised strategies that will empower students with SEND to overcome obstacles and thrive within our College community. Your creativity and dedication will play a vital role in continuously improving our provision and realising our ambitious vision for excellence..

Role Responsibilities

• To provide learning mentor support to students with learning difficulties and or disabilities, emotional and behaviour needs who are on mainstream or discrete College courses to integrate into the College environment.
• To assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
• To devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students and groups to overcome their barriers to learning
• To identify possible sources of problems at early stage and to communicate this to teaching staff and departmental manage

Qualifications

• Relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally at least at NVQ level 2 (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Level 4
• Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans
• Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act
• Good written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you?

Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact Kirsty Regan at [e-mail] should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.