Personalised Learning Mentor

Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust; Horbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

SmartTech

Place Plus discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

GP access via Corporate Health Plans

Health & wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Place Partnership in Horbury, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Personalised Learning Mentor at California Drive Alternative Provision Unit. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide academic and pastoral support, mentoring individuals and small groups, and work with teachers to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reintegrate into mainstream lessons with confidence.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above) or equivalent and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with vulnerable, disengaged, or hard-to-reach young people, ideally in education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support across core and option subjects with targeted interventions.
• Mentor and coach individual pupils and support reintegration into mainstream lessons.
• Work with teaching staff to understand pupils' needs and implement effective strategies.
• Promote engagement, confidence and progress through small-group learning.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interper

Highly organised

Experience with vulnerable pupils

Mentoring / coaching

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above) or equivalent

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: California Drive Alternative Provision Unit

Salary: Band E, £20,307 to £22,086 per annum (actual salary)

Contract: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time + 2 INSET Days, Permanent

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About The Role

California Drive is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Personalised Learning Mentor to join our established team and play a key role in supporting pupils within our alternative provision setting on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. They will provide academic and pastoral support across a range of core and option subjects, delivering targeted interventions and small-group learning opportunities that promote engagement, confidence and progress.

Working closely with teaching staff, the Personalised Learning Mentor will support colleagues in understanding pupils’ individual needs and implementing effective strategies to enhance engagement, achievement and wellbeing. The role will involve mentoring and coaching individual pupils, supporting their successful reintegration into mainstream lessons, and working collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure pupils' individual needs are understood and effectively met.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, particularly those who may face social, emotional or academic barriers to learning. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to inclusion and helping every pupil succeed.

About You

• Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent, together with a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Have experience of working with vulnerable, disengaged or hard-to-reach young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships.
• Be highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Closing Date

Monday 23 November 2026 at 9.00am.

Interviews are expected to take place:

week commencing 23 November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.