Learning Mentor - Hallamshire Academy
Nexus Multi Academy Trust, Rotherham, S66 8AZ31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC 21–26 Actual Salary £28,681.44 - £32,835.08 (FTE £33,143 – £37,280)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
As a Learning Mentor, you will:
- Provide highly skilled support and interventions to remove barriers to learning, ensuring every young person can thrive.
- Take a lead role in areas such as safeguarding, attendance and engagement, advising the Senior Leadership Team and contributing to whole-school systems.
- Work in close partnership with families and multi-agency professionals, ensuring a strong, joined-up approach to supporting our students.
- Lead on transition planning, from induction into the school through to students’ next destinations.
- Line manage and support other staff, contributing to a positive, professional culture.
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Advanced safeguarding knowledge and experience of tasks delegated from a DSL.
- A track record of improving attendance, engagement and outcomes for children and families.
- The ability to plan and deliver interventions, and to work effectively with external agencies.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage staff and systems.
- A commitment to our values: relationships, kindness, inclusion, curiosity and high expectations.
Why join Hallamshire Academy?
- Be part of a brand-new school community with the chance to shape its future.
- Work in a stunning heritage building with extensive outdoor space.
- Join a dedicated, passionate team committed to making a real difference.
- Benefit from the support and development opportunities of the Nexus Multi Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
ü Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
ü Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
ü Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
ü Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
ü An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
ü The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
ü Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
ü Flexible working policies
ü Cycle to Work Scheme
ü Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
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.
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About Nexus Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hallamshire@nexusmat.org
Founded in 2016, Nexus Multi Academy Trust has a family of schools across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
Our vision, “Learning together, to be the best we can be,” drives everything we do.
It reflects our commitment to collaboration and school improvement — not just for the children and young adults we serve, but also for our employees, partners, and the wider communities we support.
At Nexus MAT, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.
Arranging a visit to Nexus Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hallamshire@nexusmat.org.
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