Learning Mentor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolgarston High School seeks a passionate Learning Mentor to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential. This temporary role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive academic environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Access to first class CPD opportunities

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Automatic enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free will writing service

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Approachable and dedicated to student wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students needing extra support in literacy and numeracy.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Education

Experience as Learning Support or Teaching Assistant

Job description

At Wolgarston High School, we believe every student deserves the chance to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Mentor to join us this September. This is a temporary role, linked to funding, and it offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who truly wants to make a difference.

Whether you’re an experienced Learning Support or Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate thinking about a career in education, or someone who has worked with young people with special educational needs such as autism, attachment difficulties, or dyslexia—we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll work closely with students who need a little extra support to reach their potential. You’ll spend time with them in the classroom, in small group sessions, and one-to-one, helping them build confidence and develop key skills in literacy and numeracy. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting their emotional wellbeing and helping them navigate any challenges they face.

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and resilient—someone who can build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. You’ll need to be organised, a good communicator, and ready to work as part of a team that’s committed to inclusion and student success.

At Wolgarston, you’ll be part of a warm, supportive community that values every member of staff. We’ll provide you with the training and development you need to grow in your role, and you’ll have the chance to make a real impact every single day.

If you’re ready to help shape brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome informal visits to the school from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or call please contact Ranjit Heer (Office Manager) [e-mail]

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

Employee benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.