Learning Mentor - Level 1

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Pension schemes

Continuous Professional Growth

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking a Learning Mentor Level 1 to support students in Arran Hill and Thrybergh Academy, within our SEMH provision.

You'll deliver targeted interventions, mentor individuals and small groups, and help pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience. The role is 34 hours per week, term-time plus 5 INSET days, with permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience supporting SEMH or pastoral roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and mark differentiated activities and targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, addressing SEMH barriers to learning.
• Mentor pupils one-to-one to implement learning plans, foster emotional regulation, build resilience, and access resources.
• Observe and record student achievement and wellbeing, providing feedback to refine support.
• Engage families to communicate progress and support pastoral interventions including home visits.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Mentoring

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

ROLE: Learning Mentor Level 1

SCHOOL: Arran Hill, Additional Provision based at Thrybergh Academy, Wickersley Partnership Trust

SALARY: WPT Band 5 £30023 - £32046 (Pro rata £24299 - £25936)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 34 per week, Monday to Friday, Term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Are you a resilient, empathetic, and inspiring individual committed to helping young people overcome complex social, emotional, and mental health barriers to learning? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our specialist SEMH provision, providing essential academic, social, and pastoral support to help pupils regulate, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As a Learning Mentor Level 1 within our specialist SEMH provision, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between students' social, emotional, and mental health challenges and their educational success. Working within a nurture-focused, supportive environment, you will collaborate closely with teaching and pastoral staff to implement tailored learning and support plans. This is a diverse and hands-on role where you will mentor students one-on-one, assist in delivering adapted learning sessions, and help pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies. Whether you are conducting home visits to build strong, trusting relationships with families or delivering targeted interventions in school, your work will make a tangible, lasting difference to the lives of our young people.

Responsibilities

• Targeted Intervention: Plan, deliver, and mark differentiated activities and targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, providing tailored support to help pupils overcome SEMH barriers to learning.

• Mentoring & Nurture: Mentor pupils one-to-one to implement individual learning plans, foster emotional regulation, build resilience, and facilitate access to necessary academic and specialist resources.

• Progress & Wellbeing Monitoring: Observe and record student achievement, emotional growth, and engagement, maintaining accurate records and providing actionable feedback to teaching and pastoral staff to refine individual support.

• Family Engagement: Build strong, trusting relationships with families to communicate progress and manage concerns, supporting the Class Teacher with pastoral interventions, including home visits.

The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing support, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Continuous Professional Growth and Development focused on specialist SEN/SEMH practices

***Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 21st October 2026***

***Interviews taking place: Week Commencing 9th November 2026***