Student Support Mentor in Attleborough

Location: Attleborough Academy, Norfolk

Salary: Scale 7 to 11 of the SET Support Staff Scale

FTE Salary: £26,403 to £28,142

Pro-rata salary: £21,474 to £23,295 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time Plus one week (35 Hours per week)

Closing Date: 2nd of July 2026

With effect from September 2026, we are seeking to appoint a Student Support Mentor to join the Academy’s Student Support Team. The successful candidate will be supporting the needs of a range of students whether that is in or out of the classroom and in our Inclusion Centre. There may be an expectation for the successful candidate to focus on a particular specialism within the team. The appointed candidate will be joining an existing dynamic, flexible, resilient and hardworking Student Support Team. A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable students are all essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.

The first six months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for up to a further six months. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Committed to supporting student success;
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people;
• Committed to equal opportunities.

The professional competencies expected of a Student Support Mentor are:

• Can use ICT effectively to support the learning and the use of other technology;
• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum and other relevant learning programmes;
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes;
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities;
• Ability to relate well to children and adults;
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and their own position within these;
• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.

General Responsibilities

To carry out responsibilities, commensurate with your position, as defined within the following policies and procedures:

• Equal Opportunities
• Health and Safety
• Child Protection
• Data Protection
• Risk Management

To undertake any other similar duties of this level as required by the Executive Principal/Leadership Team including providing clerical/administrative support as required.

Interviews week commencing Monday 6 July 2026. Attleborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. The successful candidate must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.