As a Student Support Mentor, you'll play a vital role in shaping young lives both inside and outside the classroom. You'll work alongside our teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to create a positive, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils' learning and engagement across a range of subjects and activities.
* Deliver targeted 1:1 or small group sessions to meet individual needs.
* Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation through empathy and consistency.
* Take part in outdoor learning, trips, and hands‑on activities that build life skills.
* Work closely with staff to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment.
* Help students develop social, emotional, and personal confidence.
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to meet pupils' holistic needs.
* Respond to emotional and behavioural challenges with empathy, consistency, and professionalism.
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or youth work.
* A calm, compassionate, and resilient nature with a genuine desire to make a difference.
* Adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to supporting individual needs.
* Someone who leads by example and inspires others through positivity and commitment.
* Are you someone who believes that every young person deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their starting point? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and motivation to help students overcome challenges and reach their full potential?
About the School
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8‑18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our Victorian country house near Oakham offers woods and lakes on site, and we deliver a personalised curriculum tailored to and driven by each individual. Behaviour is currently rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.
Why Join
We need hardworking, pupil‑centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group, and opportunities for progression. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform: health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity, paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support
Salary & Working Hours
£20,906.25 per annum, full time. Oakham, Leicestershire. We are part of a 4‑Day Working Week trial – you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full‑time pay.
How to Apply
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful candidates to a fully enhanced DBS.
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