Learning Mentor
Abbeyfield Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 9AN20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
26 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hrs a week Monday to Friday 41 weeks per year (term time plus 10 days during school holidays)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 5 (points 15-20)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Abbeyfield Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Learning Mentor to join our busy pastoral team working with children with complex special needs and their families in our Alternative Provision.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- has a passion for supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs who may demonstrate behaviour that challenges adults
- is resilient, caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals, whilst working in an environment which can be physically and emotionally demanding
- is an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude
- has a commitment to on-going personal and professional development, including (as appropriate) Advanced Safeguarding training, Unconditional Positive Regard training and Trauma Informed training
- Values diversity, equity and inclusion and has high expectations for every child and family; providing pastoral support and close liaison with families and other agencies
- is innovative and creative with a flexible, solution-focussed approach
- is an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community
What the school offers its staff
As an employer of choice, we offer:
- We care about you as a person.
- Family friendly policies and a supportive workplace.
- Friendly and helpful colleagues who work well together as a team
- Training and development to help you make progress in your career
- We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives
- A professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support as opposed to the monitoring and management of performance
- A competitive pay structure in line with national pay recommendations.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the search is to further assess candidates’ suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address any issues identified from the search at interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Abbeyfield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 438 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbeyfield Primary Academy website
- Email address
- applications@abbeyfield.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 242 0109
Abbeyfield Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust which has outcomes for children at the forefront of its vision. We have a vast amount of experience in supporting all children to make good progress and develop an interest in learning which lays a solid foundation for a happy, safe and successful future as well-rounded individuals.
Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to investing heavily in its staff. Our workforce is the jewel in our crown and the reason our children succeed. Our Workforce Charter has been carefully crafted in consultation with unions to ensure staff are equipped with both the professional development and personal support needed to excel in their role and develop their career. We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives and creating a professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support as opposed to the monitoring and management of performance.
As an employer of choice, the Trust offers a competitive pay structure in line with national pay recommendations. In addition to this all our teachers increment annually through the pay scale as part of our shift away from traditional performance management. In its place we have adopted a professional development initiative that is based on self-reflection and individual coaching.
Arranging a visit to Abbeyfield Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@abbeyfield.sheffield.sch.uk.
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