Learning Mentor

Arbour Academy, Salford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, 36 hours per week. Term time only plus 5 inset days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary: Grade: NJC 23 – 28, £35,570 - £40,444 (actual pro rata amount £30,629 - £34,826) + SNA allowance, £813.00 per year.
• Additional allowances:

  £813.00 per year.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 office@arbouracademy.uk

If you require a paper copy of the application form or this in Microsoft Word format, please contact the school office on 0161 464 3483 or email office@arbouracademy.uk

What the school offers its staff

• A small, nurturing school environment within the Kings Academy Trust

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to staff development

• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities

• A strong pastoral and therapeutic offer, including access to counselling and specialist support

• A values-driven culture where relationships, inclusion and staff wellbeing are prioritised

• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping provision and improving life chances for young people

• The opportunity to help shape the future of an ambitious, growing school

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arbour Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 44 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Arbour Academy website
• Email address: office@arbouracademy.uk
• Phone number: 0161 464 3483
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arbour-academy

Arranging a visit to Arbour Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@arbouracademy.uk.

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