SEN Learning Mentor 1:1

Place Partnership; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthy wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Place Partnership invites applications for a proactive SEN Learning Mentor at Ossett Academy to deliver one-to-one support and tailored interventions for pupils with additional learning needs. The role focuses on inclusion, wellbeing, and helping students access the curriculum.

You will design resources, build resilience, and work with the SENCo and Lead Learning Mentors to promote progress and independence across school life.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or comparable experience.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills with ability to support pupils.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
• Commitment to inspiring and motivating pupils to overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Design, adapt and source high-quality resources tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and welfare needs with pastoral care and practical assistance.
• Promote inclusion and help pupils access the curriculum effectively.
• Deliver targeted interventions to enable pupils to make academic progress and develop independence.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Description

Location: Ossett Academy
Contract: Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days, Temporary

Ossett Academy are seeking to appoint a proactive and dedicated SEN Learning Mentor to provide tailored one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusion, by working closely with the Lead Learning Mentors and the SENCo to deliver one-to-one support and targeted interventions to an identified pupil. The role involves fostering academic progress, enhancing wellbeing, and empowering pupils to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to succeed both in school and beyond.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, adapting, and sourcing high-quality resources tailored to pupils’ individual learning needs, enabling them to access the curriculum effectively and achieve their full potential.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting pupils' social, emotional, physical, and welfare needs by providing high-quality pastoral care and practical assistance, including first aid support.

This position is temporary to support a pupil on a one-to-one basis for the duration of the time they remain a pupil at Ossett Academy, and continue to require support.

The working pattern for the position is Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

NVQ Level 3 Qualified or able to demonstrate a comparable level of relevant experience.

Knowledgeable about the development of numeracy and literacy skills, and the techniques required to support pupils in acquiring them.

Capable of managing a range of tasks efficiently and applying effective organisational skills.

Skilled in establishing effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.

Committed to inspiring, engaging, and motivating young people, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, build resilience, and achieve their full potential.

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.

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.

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 at 12.00pm

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 28 September 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.

Documents

Supporting documents for this role

• Recruitment Brochure - SEN 1to1 LM.pdf 18.3 MB Download