Learning Mentor (SEND)

  • Employer: Abbey School
  • Reference: SS/26/343084
Actual starting salary £24,636 (FTE £30,775) with annual incremental rises
Abbey School Ltd
Closing on 31/10/2026 at 13:24
No DBS Check
Permanent | Full Time/Term Time
35 hours per week. Monday – Friday 08:45 – 16:45, term time only.

Join Our Growing Team!

We are excited to announce that we are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to join our team. If you have a strong background in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in providing personalized support to our pupils throughout their whole school day. Your role will be crucial in helping us achieve our goal of ensuring that every child with exceptional needs receives a meaningful and enriching education, empowering them to make informed choices about their future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with pupils both individually and in small groups supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, delivering teaching, providing positive behaviour support, and delivering other focused interventions.
  • Work as part of a class team, under the direction of the class teacher and trans-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life.
  • Monitor and track progress, providing regular feedback as needed.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Relevant SEN experience as detailed in the person specification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.

For further information regarding this role, please contact office@abbeyschool.com.

How to apply

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the drive to support our pupils, we would love to hear from you. Please send your completed application form and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying to recruitment@abbeyschool.com. Alternatively, application forms with covering letters can be sent by post to Abbey School, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU. Please be advised that we only accept fully completed application forms.

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