Learning Mentor
Tinsley Meadows Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1SG10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week. 41 weeks per year (term time) + 2 week in the holidays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £30,024 - £32,597
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 who will contribute to the whole school community
What the school offers its staff
- 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 who will contribute to the whole school community
As an employer of choice, we offer:
- A human first approach: 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 and 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.
Our school is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each other’s identity, and we are committed to promoting opportunities for all by ensuring equity across the MAT. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.
Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Flexible working will be considered if suitable to the role.
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and passion needed and would like to work in a busy, friendly environment where staff are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Tinsley Meadows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 670 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tinsley Meadows Primary School website
- Email address
- applications@tinsleymeadows.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142441842
Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, and is a leading Sheffield school for children aged 2-11 years. We are a school that invests heavily in staff to ensure that they are equipped with the tools and techniques to excel in this significantly rewarding environment. We know great talent when we see it and we do not underestimate the power of professional and personal development. We provide high quality CPD, coaching opportunities, networking and team teaching so as to create strong, effective, and inspirational leaders of the future. We also support trainee teachers through Teach First and School Direct routes and have a successful record of contributing towards quality training packages to develop outstanding practice. We invest in our staff and understand the importance of creating a strong work/life balance.
Arranging a visit to Tinsley Meadows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@tinsleymeadows.sheffield.sch.uk.
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