Student Support Mentor
Attleborough Academy, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16.00
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- SCALE 7-11 £24,403 - £28,142 FTE
Actual salary
- £21,474 TO £23,295 PRO-RATA per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
With effect from September 2026,we are seeking to appoint a Student Support Mentor to join the Academy’s Student Support Team. The successful candidate will be supporting the needs of a range of students whether that is in or out of the classroom and in our Inclusion Centre. There may be an expectation for the successful candidate to focus on a particular specialism within the team.
The appointed candidate will be joining an existing dynamic, flexible, resilient and hardworking Student Support Team. A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable students are all essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.
We ask that applicants be energetic, pro-active and enthusiastic as well as possessing a calm, organised and approachable character which is seen as an essential part of the role. You must have a clear commitment to working with young people and be able to set clear guidelines for them. The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work responsibly with young people in the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
The Academy joined theSapientiaEducation Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger has multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff. Just before Easter 2023, we were delighted to announce that we had been awarded the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in our community.
We are an inclusive,friendlyand effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the school. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people withhigh standardsandhigh expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our school as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
Interviews are expected totake placeduring the week commencing Monday 6 July 2026and shortlisted applicants will becontacted by email with details of the arrangements.The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Closing date for receipt of applications:Thursday 2 July 2026(by 09.00)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
Applying for the job
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About Attleborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 920 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Attleborough Academy website
- Email address
- hr@setrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01953609000
Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. Later this academic year, Attleborough Academy will be joining the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) which is an exciting and important development for the Academy. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger promises to bring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff.
We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
Arranging a visit to Attleborough Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@setrust.co.uk.
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