Learning Mentor

Manshead Church of England Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  15 December 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,773.00 Annually (Actual) £17.85 per hour

Learning Mentor job summary

Learning Mentor

Required for January 2026

37 hours per week - Term Time Only, plus 5 training days and an additional 10 days by agreement in the school holidays

Salary CBG9 - Points 23 to 27 - to be confirmed

Starting at £30,773 per annum £17.85 per hour (actual)

We are seeking to appoint inspirational Learning Mentor to take a lead role in the day-to-day coordination of the Thrive (SEND Base) Provision, ensuring it provides a safe, nurturing and structured environment for students with SEMH and SEND needs.

We can offer you:

A great career opportunity to develop professionally in an expanding academy

An opportunity to work across a growing MAT to widen and broaden your experience

A fantastic working environment with the most up to date technology

We would like to hear from you if you:

Are determined to make a difference

Have the highest expectations for all young people

Are passionate about learning and creativity

Are enthusiastic, self-motivated and keen to progress

For more information on this role, and to download an application pack to apply, visit our website: https://mansheadschool.co.uk/vacancies/where you will be redirected to My New Term to make your application.

To find out more about Manshead CE Academy, visits are positively encouraged in order meet our students, staff and the Headteacher. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Vicky Sharp, PA to the Headteacher, on 01582 679400 or email sharpv@mansheadschool.co.uk

Please note that his post is subject to enhanced disclosure.

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 15th December 2025 with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 17th

or Thursday 18th December 2025

‘The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Manshead Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manshead Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manshead-cofe-academy

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