At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Job Title: Student Support Mentor
5 hours per week | Monday-Thursday 8.Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Do you have the empathy, resilience, and motivation to help students overcome challenges and reach their full potential?
At The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education, were on the lookout for a dedicated Student Support Mentor to join our passionate team. As a Student Support Mentor, youll play a vital role in shaping young lives both inside and outside the classroom. Youll work alongside our teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to create a positive, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
From supporting classroom learning to leading outdoor sessions, enrichment activities, and 1:1 interventions no two days will be the same. Youll help students grow in confidence, develop independence, and discover what theyre truly capable of.
Support pupils learning and engagement across a range of subjects and activities
Take part in outdoor learning, trips, and hands-on activities that build life skills
Help students develop social, emotional, and personal confidence every step of the waySupporting pupils learning and development across a variety of subjects and activities
Leading or assisting with outdoor learning experiences, trips, and enrichment activities
Helping maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to meet pupils holistic needs
Supporting pupils personal, social, and emotional development
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
Adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to supporting individual needs
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.
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.
Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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 thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s 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.
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.