Student Learning Mentor

Remarkable Autism Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunch

Long service awards

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Golden Hello £250

Job summary

Remarkable invites applications for a Student Learning Mentor at Ascent College. The role supports students aged 16–25, working under the class teacher to develop educational and life skills.

Join a charity with ambitious growth plans. We offer a competitive pro-rata salary (£23,468–£24,528 per annum) and a range of staff benefits including pension, EAP, free lunch, and recognition awards. Closing date 8 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop students on their educational and life journeys.
• Work under the guidance of the class teacher and alongside other student learning mentors.

Job description

STUDENT LEARNING MENTOR

Ascent College

Term Time (190 days) + 7 days

5 days per week (37.5 hours)

Pro-rata salary £23,468 – £24,528 per annum including SEN

Join Our Team at Remarkable!

Are you looking to work for a charity with ambitious growth plans and an exciting journey ahead? At Remarkable, we are seeking energetic and passionate individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

We at Remarkable Group pride ourselves on providing high quality services for autistic young people. Ascent College (ages 16 – 25) operate a specialist college with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care.

Our mission is to create a world where autistic people can live happy and fulfilling lives. We support and educate autistic individuals throughout their lives, redefining possibilities through innovative and transformative services. With an ambitious five-year plan ahead, we are looking for values-driven individuals to help us achieve our goals.

As a student learning mentor, you will be a key role within classroom team working under the guidance of the class teacher and alongside other student learning mentors. You will help to support and develop our students on their educational and life journeys.

We are committed to:

• Providing a clear career path for all staff.
• Investing in training, mentoring, and professional development.
• Promoting internally to help you grow in your career.

If you share our values, have the skills and passion to make a difference, and want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer

• an attractive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• free lunch
• long service awards
• enhanced sick pay
• enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Golden Hello welcome bonus of up to £250.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and participate in the Disability Confident scheme, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly and supported where needed. For more information on this scheme, please visit our careers page.

Our aim is to recruit quality staff for both academic and support roles in a fair, structured and supportive manner, underpinned by our Recruitment and Selection Policy and KSCIE.

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed.

Closing Date: 08/09/2026

Interviews: WC 21/09/2026

Applicants who have applied within the previous six months and were unsuccessful may have their application withdrawn at our discretion.

Remarkable is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Remarkable operates a safe recruitment process and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references, online searches, self-declaration, satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and where applicable, a prohibition check and section 128 direction check.