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EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12764cf3-53b4-4ba2-89b2-48ec86188b2c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
York High School is seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly motivated Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Learning Mentor to join our pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting them to re-engage with education and reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, families, and professionals to understand and address barriers to school attendance — particularly where these are linked to emotional well-being or anxiety. You will support with strategies that promote inclusion, improve attendance, and ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn
It is essential you understand the impact of social, emotional and mental health needs on learning and development and access to the curriculum, have a good understanding of the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning and a good understanding of special educational needs process.
You must have experience of working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and/or social and communication difficulties (ASD).
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit to the school.
Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk
An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 5 January 2026.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
York High School is seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly motivated Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Learning Mentor to join our pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting them to re-engage with education and reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, families, and professionals to understand and address barriers to school attendance — particularly where these are linked to emotional well-being or anxiety. You will support with strategies that promote inclusion, improve attendance, and ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn
It is essential you understand the impact of social, emotional and mental health needs on learning and development and access to the curriculum, have a good understanding of the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning and a good understanding of special educational needs process.
You must have experience of working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and/or social and communication difficulties (ASD).
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit to the school.
Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk
An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 5 January 2026.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.