Ipswich Academy Address: 9 Braizer's Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £25,754 - £27,197 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time only (plus 1 week) Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2026 Reference: 8884 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Learning Mentor into the team at Ipswich Academy. The trust When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential. We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package. If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. The position The role of the Learning Mentor is to engage vulnerable or challenging pupils in their learning through provision of high-quality early intervention that impacts positively on pupil welfare, attendance, progress and behaviour, and to provide support to the Principal. The successful candidate will be attached to a specific year group and work with the inclusion officer to remove barriers to learning, enhance attendance and engagement and work hard to secure the best outcomes for our students. What you will offer The successful candidate would need to be able to work well as part of a team and be confident working one to one with pupils. What you will offer We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible, patient, and hardworking approach to work will be required, with the ability to work as part of a team. What we will offer you You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). a strong commitment to professional development. we strive to be a family-friendly employer. employee counselling service. cycle to work scheme. To find out more If you would like to have a conversation with the Adam Wilding, Principal, regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by calling 01473 550040. How to apply To apply for this position, please visit our website. Closing date: 9.00 am, 1 June 2026. Interview date: 4 or 5 June 2026. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated. All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.