SEN Learning Mentors in Wakefield

We are seeking to appoint numerous innovative and enthusiastic SEN Learning Mentors to support Lead SEN Learning Mentors, Associate SENDCO and the SENCO with the delivery of curriculum provision and learning support for targeted pupils at risk of significant underachievement and to support individuals with enhanced needs.

In this varied role applicants will be required to demonstrate flexibility, have some experience of working with vulnerable/challenged/challenging children and young people and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and pupils alike. The role will see the successful applicants providing learning support programmes and interventions, including providing support to pupils with numeracy and literacy in one to one and small group settings. We are flexible in our approach and are looking for applicants with fresh ideas for targeted and meaningful interventions.

Positions:

• SEN Learning Mentor - Full Time, 32.5 Hours Per Week, working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm, £19,925 to £21,522 per annum (actual salary), Permanent.
• SEN Learning Mentor - Part Time, 19.5 Hours Per Week, working 8.15am to 3.15pm 3 days a week (days to be discussed at interview), £11,955 to £12,913 per annum (actual salary), Permanent.
• SEN 1:1 Learning Mentor - Full Time, 32.5 Hours Per Week, working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm, £19,925 to £21,522 per annum, Temporary. This position is temporary to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis for the duration of time they remain a pupil at Ossett Academy and continues to require support.

All positions include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per day. Candidates are welcome to apply for either or both positions. Please indicate to which position you are applying for within your application form.

About Ossett Academy & Trust:

Ossett Academy is an Ofsted 'good' rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school. We strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.

Employee Benefits & Trust Information:

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org). The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

How to apply:

For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 921213. Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 23 February 2026. Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies/. Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org.