Level 3 Learning Support Assistant/Mentor

Oakwood High School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UH

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only at 192 days a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,710 to £30,515 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and committed candidate to join an enthusiastic, supportive and successful school as a Learning Mentor. The successful candidate

• Will be working under the direction of the SENCO to deliver agreed work with individuals and groups, in and out of the classroom.
• Will play a pivotal role in supporting students with a range of needs and challenges to enable them experience the broad and balanced curriculum, which is their right.

A key aspect of the role will involve working closely with students who require emotional support and nurturing relationships, empowering them to engage with their learning and develop the confidence, skills and independence needed in accessing the curriculum.

• Successful candidate will be truly committed to supporting the students to make progress and achieve, with have high expectations and aspirations for student’s success.
• They will actively contribute to ongoing planning with imaginative and dynamic ideas, playing a key role in the school’s journey towards outstanding.
• All students and staff are provided with an electronic device to enhance learning and promote independence, supporting a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• And a positive working environment, we care about our students, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

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.

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.inspirelearningtrust.uk/vacancies/

PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/

Commitment to safeguarding

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

OHS Job Advert & JDPS - L3 Learning Support & Mentor - May 2026.pdf - 786 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1063 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakwood High School website
• Email address: inspirehr@inspiretrust.uk
• Phone number: 01709512222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-high-school-rotherham

Inspire Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School and Thomas Rotherham College.

Arranging a visit to Oakwood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email inspirehr@inspiretrust.uk.

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