Learning & Behaviour Mentor
Salary Scale: Grade 5 point 11 – 14 £29,542 – £32,046
Actual Pro-rata Salary £23,816 - £25,835
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Mon – Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm x 38 weeks (term time only plus 18 hours for training days). 1348hrspa, 80.62% FTE
Do you have a genuine passion for supporting students, particularly those experiencing challenges in school and with social and emotional barriers to learning? If so, we would like to hear from you.
The role of Learning & Behaviour Mentor is a relatively new one for us, having recently restructured some of our student support to create a ‘Team around the Year’ for each year group in school. Each team is comprised of the Head of Year (a teacher), Associate Head of Year (non-teacher), Learning & Behaviour Mentor, Level 3 Teaching Assistant, and an SLT link. The team works together, each with a slightly different remit, to ensure all students in their year group are supported to overcome any barriers to learning and to be as successful as possible in their time in school. The team moves up through the school with the students, building relationships and really getting to know them and their families, a key factor in the success of our school.
The successful candidate will support students to overcome barriers, including behavioural and emotional difficulties or social and learning challenges. You will join our successful pastoral team, whose support is a major factor in the school’s success. You will work with small groups and on a one-to-one basis, liaising closely with other professionals, parents and carers. Experience of working with such children and/or delivering successful interventions would be beneficial for this role.
Soar Valley College is an 11 to 16 school that is committed to high standards, raising achievement and developing excellence in our staff and students. We provide a vibrant and engaging curriculum which promotes the love of learning and prepares young people for the next steps in their lives. Relationships here are strong, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos. Please do look at our last Ofsted report which sums us up really well. Ofsted - Soar Valley College -
Further details are available on our website. Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application should they wish, in which case please contact Smita Stone, Personnel Manager
Closing date: 9am Thursday 26 November 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.