Learning Mentor

Leicestershire County Council; Wigston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council’s Oakfield Short Stay School invites applications for a role supporting pupils who need a different education offer. You will contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating interventions to raise attendance and achievement.

Ideal applicants show empathy, flexibility, and excellent communication, able to engage children with diverse learning needs in a trauma-informed, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions
• Support Reintegration: run programmes for individuals or groups to build knowledge and confidence
• Collaborate with Agencies: liaise with teaching staff to set re‑integration targets and keep parents informed

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Holistic approach

Trauma-informed

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield SLIP, Leicestershire County Council, Bassett St,South Wigston, Wigston LE18 4PE

Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay Award pending)

Working Hours:37 hours per week (39 weeks term time only)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 25th August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for primary and secondary school aged children who are at risk, or who have been permanently excluded from school. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people in the Secondary phase who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps

About the Role

In co-operation with the Behaviour, Attendance, Pastoral and Belonging Lead, to provide a complementary service to that given by existing teachers and pastoral staff in School in addressing the needs of pupils/students who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school, in order to achieve their full potential. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has trauma-informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire:To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• Support Reintegration:To run programmes for individuals or groups to help develop pupil’s knowledge and confidence.
• Collaborate with Agencies:To liaise with teaching staff to set targets of re‑integration with pupils/students and the appropriate staff, keeping parents informed and evaluating achievement towards these goals.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex‑offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalentrelevant experience, or educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education