What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making an immediate impact and transforming lives? Ossett Academy is seeking resilient and enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Working closely with the SENCO, Associate SENCO and Lead Learning Mentors, you will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions and curriculum and learning support.
Responsibilities
* Provide vital classroom support, assisting pupils with enhanced needs and re‑engaging those at risk of significant underachievement.
* Work collaboratively with Class Teachers to adapt lesson delivery and implement creative interventions that build pupil confidence.
* Confidently guide vulnerable pupils and utilise diverse, proactive strategies to help them overcome barriers to learning.
* Deliver targeted interventions and curriculum support in close partnership with SENCO and the broader team.
Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are resilient, enthusiastic, compassionate and capable of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication skills, creative problem‑solving abilities and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils with SEND are essential.
Positions Available
1. SEN Learning Mentor – Full Time (32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 8:15 am – 3:15 pm, £19,925 to £21,522 per annum, Permanent)
2. SEN Learning Mentor – Part Time (26 Hours Per Week, 4 days a week, work days discussed at interview, £15,940 to £17,218 per annum, Permanent)
3. SEN Learning Mentor – Part Time (19.5 Hours Per Week, 8:15 am – 3:15 pm 3 days a week, work days discussed at interview, £11,955 to £12,913 per annum, Permanent)
All positions include a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break per day. Please indicate to which position you are applying for within your application form.
Benefits
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme via SmartTech
* Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
* Access to an industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through a Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plan
* Access to health and wellbeing services, and ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through a Corporate Paid Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free annual flu jab
* Free, on‑site parking at every site
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
Restrictions apply.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call 01924 921213.
Closing Date: Friday 05 June 2026 at 9:00 am. Interviews likely to be held week commencing 08 June 2026.
Application forms are available on https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/. Completed application forms should be returned to hr@accordmat.org.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all ethnicities, gender identities and people with disabilities. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the content of application against the essential criteria, without access to personal details.
Safeguarding
The Accord Multi Academy Trust 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 DBS check.
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