Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor

Salary: Grade: NJC 23 – 28, £35,570 - £40,444 (actual pro rata amount £30,629 - £34,826) + SNA allowance, £813.00 per year.

Term time only + 5 inset days

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to re-engage with education and reach their full potential?

Arbour Academy is a small, nurturing provision for up to 70 learners who are unable to access mainstream education due to social, emotional and mental health needs. As part of Kings Academy Trust, we offer a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment where relationships, pastoral care and personalised support are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference—supporting pupils through 1:1 and small group interventions, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, develop resilience and build the confidence and life skills they need for the future.

You will work closely with staff, families and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions, promote attendance and engagement, and support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. A calm, flexible and nurturing approach is essential, along with a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

In return, you will be part of a supportive and skilled team, working in a setting where relationships matter and every success—no matter how small—is celebrated.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026, 12 noon

Provisional Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Safeguarding & Application Information:

Arbour Academy is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.

Application forms should be emailed to [email removed]

If you require a paper copy of the application form or this in Microsoft Word format, please contact the school office on [phone removed] or email [email removed]