Learning Mentor


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 8 £34,812-£39,481 FTE
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE24 0BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

St Martins School is seeking a proactive, compassionate, and dedicated Learning Mentor to join our Wellbeing Team in shaping successful futures for our young people. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development as they prepare for adulthood. This post is Fixed term, permanent opportunities are possible in the future. Working as part of an established team of Learning Mentors, the successful candidate will take a lead role in delivering mental health support and interventions across the school, helping students to develop resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality whole-class, small-group, and 1:1 wellbeing and therapeutic interventions. Coordinate and develop the school’s Mental Health Champions programme. Work collaboratively with the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead (DSMHL) to promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Support students experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low mood, bereavement, and other mental health challenges. Deliver interventions focused on Zones of Regulation, emotional literacy, self-esteem, resilience, coping strategies, and managing feelings. Provide mentoring and pastoral support to vulnerable students, including those with attendance concerns, social communication difficulties, and SEMH needs. Liaise effectively with families, external agencies, therapists, and multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated support for students. Support students during periods of transition, including reintegration, examinations, and preparation for adulthood. Maintain accurate records of interventions, outcomes, and student progress. Promote positive mental health awareness across the school community through assemblies, events, campaigns, and staff collaboration. Support colleagues in developing strategies and approaches to meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of students. Contribute to the continued development of the school’s wellbeing provision and offer innovative ideas to enhance support for young people. Essential Experience and Skills:

Experience of working with children and young people with SEND. Experience of supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Strong understanding of child development, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and de-escalation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A calm, resilient, and solution-focused approach to supporting young people. Applicants must also have a full UK driving license so they can travel between school sites. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting young people with special educational needs to prepare for adulthood and thrive beyond school, we’d love to hear from you. The core hours of work for this post are: Monday and Thursday – 8:15am-4:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday – 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday – 8:15am-2:45pm. We encourage visits to the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Victoria Theobald – (Contact details on advert attachment) We look forward to meeting you. St Martins School and Horizons 6th Form is an 11-19 Special School in Derby, with a mixed student profile of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs. St Martins shares a site with Noel-Baker Academy in Alvaston, whilst Horizons 6th Form is based at Friar Gate Studios in Derby city centre. We received our fourth consecutive 'Outstanding' OFSTED in October 2024 and we continue to aspire to the highest standards for students and our staff teams. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our

values— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives. We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a

culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real

difference. You

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen. We

believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Shaw

Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers

Pension (Teaching Staff)

Support Staff only based on

working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first

day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’

service including Bank Holidays)

Access

to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to

support your well-being.

Free

DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive

discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers

from hundreds of the biggest brands.

Free

Eye Tests

Cycle

to work scheme

Access to our Institute of

Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and

flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re

committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a

rewarding one. Colleagues

within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both

in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the

National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme

delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition

Institute.

Experienced

leadership and subject-specific support.

Guidance

from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.

Access

to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.

Opportunities

to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional

Advocate.

Participating

in peer reviews.

Access

to a suite of online courses.

Placement

projects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: Actual Salary - £30,343 - £34,413Working hours: 37 hours per week, 38 term time weeks + 5 INSET Days (39 weeks total)Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

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