Job Description
Learning Mentor & Resource Assistant
Required from June 2026 or Earlier
Salary: Scale 5 Point 12 – 15 (£34,359 – £35,892 per annum, pro rata)
Actual salary payable £29,818 - £31,858 per annum
35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
Oaklands School is a fully inclusive school with a wealth of opportunities for all learners to achieve their full potential. We are a school which serves the local community and promotes co-operation, responsibility and respect.
Oaklands School requires a Learning Mentor from June 2026 or earlier to work with the Sixth Form team, tutors and teachers. The successful candidate will provide academic support to students in the sixth form, as well as support the school in managing, maintaining and promoting the library and our brand new Learning Centre. You must be able to relate to young people, and have the ability to liaise with teachers and other professionals. You will need the ability to motivate and enthuse others, the ability to think strategically, creatively and be committed to lifelong learning. Excellent literacy and communication skills are essential.
We are keen to hear from you if you:
* are an excellent communicator,
* wish to inspire, support and develop young people,
* are a team player.
We can offer you the opportunity to join:
* a highly committed and dedicated staff,
* excellent CPD opportunities,
* students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn.
Oaklands is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 14th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 21st April 2026