Learning Mentor - Connect

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Mentor role at Chellaston Academy within Tapestry Learning Partnership supports students at risk of exclusion, delivering academic and pastoral help through in-class and small-group sessions, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. You will work with teaching and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning and promote positive behaviour.

We value flexible, child-centred approaches, safeguarding, and building resilience and independence in learners, helping them reintegrate into

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy sessions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support students at risk of permanent exclusion through individual and small-group work.
• Assist teaching staff with in-class support and structured sessions.
• Promote positive behaviour and help students build independence.

Skills

SEMH experience

Relationship building

Literacy/numeracy support

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Job description

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence! At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed Learning Mentor to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Chellaston Academy.

About The Role

A Learning Mentor in Connect supports students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and often present with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing both academic and pastoral support through in-class assistance, small-group work and targeted interventions, particularly in literacy and numeracy. They plan and lead structured sessions such as AQA Unit Awards, life-skills activities and careers-focused learning to help students build independence and gain accreditation, while working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning, improve engagement and promote positive behaviour. The role involves helping students develop resilience and self-regulation so they can successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons where appropriate, building strong professional relationships that motivate and support progress, and contributing to a calm, safe and purposeful environment within Connect and across the academy.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can support students with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, build positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and an understanding of child development, behaviour management, safeguarding, equal opportunities and how children learn. They should be able to work flexibly, communicate effectively, supervise and support students in a range of settings, and help them develop independence, resilience and engagement with learning. Strong organisational skills, the ability to follow guidance while working independently, and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of behaviour are essential.

About Chellaston Academy

At Chellaston Academy, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence.

While strong academic outcomes matter, we believe success is defined by far more than examination results. We are committed to developing the whole person, nurturing qualities such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem, and recognising and celebrating individual talents.

Our students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure that, when expectations are high and shared, every child can achieve great things. This includes promoting an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.

Chellaston Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion shapes everything we do.
• Children feel safe, happy and supported.
• High expectations drive achievement for all.
• Relationships between staff and students are strong, respectful and built on trust.
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues genuinely enjoy being part of our community.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore shortlisted applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions or convictions, and any adult cautions or convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.chellaston.derby.sch.uk/