Learning Mentor

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group; Wigston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a committed practitioner to support Oakfield Short Stay School’s pupils. You will work with teachers to overcome barriers to learning, raise engagement and improve attendance in a trauma-informed, holistic approach.

You will help plan & deliver interventions, reintegrate students, and collaborate with agencies for targeted outcomes, in a supportive, inclusive environment.

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

• Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions
• Run programmes for individuals or groups to help develop pupil’s knowledge and confidence
• Liaise with teaching staff to set targets of reintegration with pupils/students and the appropriate staff, keeping parents informed and evaluating achievement towards these goals

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed

Creative

Flexible

Holistic

Education

BTEC National / NVQ Level 3

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