Job Title
Learning Mentor
Location
New Barn School, The Long Barn, Welford, RG20 8HZ
Salary
£23,638 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours
40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (includes a 5pm finish)
Contract
Permanent; Term Time Only
Start Date
November 2025
Eligibility
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About The Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will work directly with our pupils, helping them access and engage with education. You will:
* Prepare learning materials and support classroom activities
* Assist pupils with emotional, social, and physical development
* Deliver hands‑on support in line with personalised learning approaches
* Encourage pupils to develop independence and confidence
* Work closely with the teaching team to adopt a therapeutic approach where needed
Supporting pupils with SEMH and complex SEND is challenging but highly rewarding. You will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.
Experience And Skills
* Experience in the independent SEMH sector and with SEN pupils (highly desirable)
* Willingness to adopt a therapeutic approach to teaching and support
* Experience supporting pupils with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) (highly desirable)
* Passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives
* Patient, empathetic, and able to work effectively as part of a team
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a Market‑leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, Enables You To Choose The Package That’s Right For You, Including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – there’s never been a more exciting time to join us! 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Application Statement
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to help pupils reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Join New Barn School from November 2025 and be a vital part of our educational journey.
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