Learning Mentor - Connect

Chellaston Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Chellaston Academy is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students at risk of exclusion, providing academic and pastoral assistance, especially in literacy and numeracy. You’ll plan structured sessions, lead small groups, and help students build independence and resilience.

You’ll work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning, reinforce positive behaviour, and help reintegrate pupils into mainstream lessons in a calm, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and an understanding of child development, behaviour management, safeguarding, equal opportunities and how children learn.

Responsibilities

• Support students at risk of exclusion with academic and pastoral activities.
• Provide in-class assistance, small-group work and targeted interventions (literacy and numeracy).
• Plan and lead structured sessions and activities (AQA Unit Awards, life-skills, careers-focused learning).
• Help students develop resilience, self-regulation and independence and assist reintegration into mainstream lessons.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Child development

Pastoral support

Literacy support

Job description

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.