Learning Mentor - Level 3

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Rotherham is seeking a Learning Mentor Level 3 to support students in overcoming barriers to learning. The position offers a salary of £36,263 - £39,862 per year. Responsibilities include assessing pupil needs, developing learning plans, and providing tailored support. Applicants should have a relevant teaching qualification and demonstrate a commitment to empowering students. This is a permanent position with a closing date of October 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• Passion for empowering students to reach their potential.
• Effective approach to teaching and mentoring.
• Commitment to safeguarding student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' needs and develop individual learning plans.
• Line manage and train other learning mentors.
• Mentor pupils on a one to one basis.

Skills

Creative teaching approach

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Job title: Learning Mentor Level 3

Salary: WPT Band 7 £36,263 - £39,862 (£32,497 - £35,722 pro‑rata)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus all inset days

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wickersley Partnership Trust – Cranworth Centre

To commence: As soon as possible

Who we are

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella. We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues. And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

Are you passionate about empowering students to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and providing tailored support to help individuals flourish? If so, we want YOU to join our committed team as a Learning Mentor!

As a Learning Mentor, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting targeted pupils, providing bespoke assistance to overcome barriers to learning and fostering a positive educational journey for every student. Your dedication and expertise will make a real difference in the lives of those you mentor, helping them to unlock their true academic and personal potential.

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for assessing pupils needs and ascertaining the support required to develop individual learning plans in one or a cluster of schools
• Develop and improve the learning mentor service to ensure pupils are supported to a high standard
• Line manage other learning mentors including staff training and development
• Work with targeted pupils providing specific support to assist individuals or small groups of pupils in overcoming barriers to learning
• Work with pupils to identify their individual needs and support required so that individual learning plans can be developed
• Mentor pupils on a one to one basis, this could be pupils who have been excluded from the classroom, to assist in the implementation of individual learning plans
• Build relationships with pupils' families/guardians in order to collaborate to tackle poor performance, attendance and behaviour. This may include completing home visits to ensure a high level of support is provided
• Review learning plans and assess pupil progress in order to assist in re-integrating pupils back into the classroom
• Develop a variety of activities to provide additional support to pupils enabling them to access the necessary resources including external facilities and academic support
• Work with external organisations to develop strong working relationships to assist in the creation of additional pupil support
• Maintain pupil records, reporting on pupil achievement and progress to ensure accurate records are maintained
• Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact

Requirements and How to Apply

• Demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching, a passion for the subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department
• In line with safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references
• Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at the Government DBS guidance
• Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full
• Please upload a supporting statement no longer than two sides of A4 (not a CV) clearly demonstrating: why you are applying, how you meet the competencies with examples from your experience, and any additional relevant information

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 6th October 2025

Additional information

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may hold interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with safeguarding commitments, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching and a commitment to supporting student development.