Learning Mentor Level 1: Isolation & Reintegration

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government and Teacher Pension

Health and Wellbeing

Professional Growth

Job summary

Clifton Community School within the Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking a Learning Mentor Level 1 (Isolation) to lead its internal exclusion provision. You will oversee the isolation room, provide targeted behavioural and academic support, and help pupils reintegrate into mainstream lessons.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, term time only, with a Band 5 salary (£30,023–£32,046 full time equivalent; pro rata £26,443–£28,225).

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is required.
• Strong behaviour management skills, high emotional resilience, and the ability to establish firm boundaries while remaining supportive and encouraging.

Responsibilities

• Provision Management: Ensure the daily, smooth operation of the isolation room, maintaining a quiet, highly structured, and purposeful environment aligned with the Trust's behaviour policies.
• Targeted Academic Support: Facilitate, supervise, and assist pupils with completing work provided by subject teachers, ensuring learning continues without interruption during periods of internal exclusion.
• Behavioural Mentoring & Restoration: Conduct one-to-one restorative conversations and mentoring sessions with students to help them reflect on their behaviour, develop coping mechanisms, and reduce repeat visits.
• Reintegration Support: Work closely with Heads of Year, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to plan and monitor successful reintegration transitions back into the classroom.
• Progress & Behaviour Tracking: Accurately record attendance, behaviour incidents, and completed academic work within school management systems, reporting patterns or concerns to pastoral leaders.
• Family Engagement: Liaise with families when necessary regarding isolation placements, communicating expectations, progress, and interventions to foster strong home-school partnerships.

Skills

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Clifton Community School within the Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking a Learning Mentor Level 1 (Isolation) to lead its internal exclusion provision. You will oversee the isolation room, provide targeted behavioural and academic support, and help pupils reintegrate into mainstream lessons.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, term time only, with a Band 5 salary (£30,023–£32,046 full time equivalent; pro rata £26,443–£28,225).