Learning Mentor (FTC to 10 July 2026)

St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,953.00 - £25,786.00 Annually (FTE) Spine Points 7-9 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Scale (Actual pro rata salary £18706 to £19330))

Learning Mentor (FTC to 10 July 2026) job summary

Learning Mentor (FTC to 10 July 2026)

Part time (32.5 hours) Term Time Only

Monday - Friday, 09.00-16.15 (08.45-16.00 - Tuesday)

Responsibilities include supporting individual students in developing study skills, good organisation and work habits. You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with young people and liaising with parents and carers to establish positive relationships.

At SJR we value work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is a accredited member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become a Learning Mentor, please complete the application form today! We'd love to hear from you!

If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact the College at HR@sjr.ac.uk and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1500 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.

In January 2024 the College retained its Ofsted “outstanding” judgement with inspectors commenting; “students are highly motivated to achieve” They embody the culture of kindness, mutual respect and high expectation that permeate the college”. In December 2023, the “outstanding” inspection report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate began with; “St John Rigby College is a joyful, happy and supportive community.”

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.

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

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 St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College

• School type: College, Roman Catholic, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth_form_or_college
• School size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-rigby-rc-sixth-form-college-wigan

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