HOURS: 34 hours per week, term time only plus all inset days
Are you passionate about literacy and committed to helping students find their voice? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to specialise in English support, working with targeted students to overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they achieve their full potential in reading and writing.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
About the Role
As a Learning Mentor with a focus on English, you will bridge the gap between pastoral care and academic success. You will work closely with the English department to identify students who require additional intervention. This is a dynamic role where you will not only mentor students one-on-one to build confidence but also actively plan, deliver, and mark specific lessons for individuals and small groups. You will be instrumental in helping our students navigate their coursework and improve their literacy skills.
Responsibilities
Targeted Intervention: Plan, deliver, and mark differentiated lessons for individuals and small groups, providing specific support to help students overcome barriers to learning.
Mentoring: Mentor pupils one-on-one to implement individual learning plans and facilitate access to necessary academic resources and external facilities.
Progress Monitoring: Observe and record student achievement, providing feedback to teaching staff to help identify specific needs and refine support strategies.
Family Liaison: Build strong relationships with families to communicate progress and concerns, supporting the Class Teacher with interventions, including home visits.
The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
Professional Growth and Development
***Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 10th December 2025****
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:
Why are you applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
