Learning Development and Aspiration Mentor

Woodlands School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 19,954 - £23,438

Learning Development and Aspiration Mentor job summary

Learning Mentors / Learning Support Assistants

Our amazing special school is growing - we need you to be part of our wonderful team! 

 

Do you remember that person from your school days who inspired and motivated you, and maybe changed your life? Could you be one of those adults for our children and young people? Are you ready to change lives? 

 

We want your skills to help shape the futures of our amazing young people, to help them to become the best they can be. Our school is unique, full of love and laughter, and as a dedicated team of supportive colleagues, we hold the young people at the heart of everything we do. We want you to join our team, we want you to be a part of the change for our children and young people who may have never had a positive experience of education, we want you to help us to make a difference.  

 

Can we promise everyday will be easy? No.  

Can we promise that every day will be challenge-free? No.  

Can we promise that you’ll love every second at our school? Absolutely. 

 

We are interested in WHO you are and WHAT you can offer. For example, you could be an ex-tradesman, a keen gardener, or have a youth work or residential care background; we want the right people and we will tailor the training and qualifications, around you. There are a number of roles available, and we want to shape them around you! 

 

If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.

Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation.

Grade 6 - 7 point 7 -17  (£19,954 - £23,438)                                                                                   

32.5 hours per week

Term time plus PD days (with potential for additional holiday working by agreement)

Permanent

To start As soon as possible

 

Come and make a difference to the life chances of our young people.

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve. 

We provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through well-designed and individualised curriculum packages.

You will be part of a highly effective, supportive team who readily share best practice amongst the team.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with individual children, young people and their parents. You will find each day rewarding, making the difference, and providing support and nurture for children and parents alike.

You will join us in celebrating success and encouraging all our young people to develop broader life skills, investing in them as a whole child.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our pupils and trust that you will feel the same as we work together to ensure the successful future for them.

We offer:

Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway

Career development opportunities

Excellent resources and facilities

A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice

Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support

As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 18 schools.

If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit the school, or if you have any queries, please contact Lisa Dugmore (Business Manager) on 01939 232372 / Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk .

Lisa will be more than happy to help

(Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing: Monday 23rd \November 2026

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to embrace this. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We positively welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share our ethos.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodlands School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 16
• Size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-school-sy4-5pj

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are part of the Marches Academy Trust, based in the beautiful county of Shropshire

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