Student Support Mentor

Wellfield School, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,059.00 - £28,756.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only

Student Support Mentor job summary

Student Support Mentor

ConnectMAT | Grade 4 | Based at Wellfield School

37 hours per week | Term time only

Wellfield School is seeking a caring, committed and organised Student Support Mentor to support our Children in Care (CiC)in achieving positive educational, social and emotional outcomes.

Working closely with the Safeguarding Officer, you will act as the main link between the school, Virtual School, Social Care and other agencies, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive. You will coordinate Personal Education Plans (PEPs), attend multi-agency meetings, provide one-to-one and small group interventions, monitor progress, promote attendance and wellbeing, and build strong relationships with students, families and professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with vulnerable young people (experience with LAC children is desirable).
• Can build positive, professional relationships with students and families.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people.
• Works effectively as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in education, childcare, youth work, social care or a related field.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent).

Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation.

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 Wellfield School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 862 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wellfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-school-wingate

Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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