Learning Mentor

Macmillan Academy; Tanton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Macmillan Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students with special educational needs and disabilities.

The role covers 30 hours per week during term time, with an immediate start and potential for flexible working. You will work in lessons and one-to-one with students, under the direction of the SENDCo.

The post offers a salary of £19,841 to £20,162 and is a valuable opportunity to contribute to a dedicated educational team.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with SEND at secondary level is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work well in a team and build rapport with students.
• GCSE English and Maths is required; A Levels or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons and on an individual basis across all year groups.
• Carry out duties as directed by the SENDCo.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and safeguarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

A Levels

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Learning Mentor

Start date: Required for Immediate Start 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days (We would consider requests for flexible working)

Actual Salary £19,841 - £20,162 (Scale Range 10-11)

Macmillan Academy is seeking to appoint Learning Mentors to support students identified as having special educational needs and disabilities.

About the role

Your role will involve working with students in lessons and on an individual basis, across all year groups, as directed by the SENDCo.

Responsibilities

• Have qualifications to at least A Level standard with GCSE in both English and maths
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good team player
• Be able to form a constructive rapport with students to enable them to engage successfully with learning

Who we are looking for

This role will be ideal for someone who:

• Has experience of working with students with special educational needs and disabilities at secondary school level

This is an excellent opportunity to support our children and our staff, and to work as part of a great team.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12 noon

Equal Opportunity

This Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias. Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.