Therapeutic Learning Mentor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,362 - £29,851 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7HW |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1527587 |
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Job Title: Therapeutic Learning Mentor
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D) based on full time hours, all year round
Actual Annual Salary: £27,362 - £29,851 based on hours and weeks worked
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only, 37 hours per week
Provisional Start Date: 23 February 2026
Do you care about the welfare of young people and would like a role that makes a real difference?
The Therapeutic Learning Mentor is the key contact for a range of our students - this could include a year group or another defined group of students. This role will be responsible for monitoring the welfare and school experience of their cohort of students and play a key role in identifying safeguarding issues. Ensuring the behaviour policy and the attendance policy is always implemented for all students. Acting as a positive role model and ensure that all students have their best chance to thrive is an essential part of why we have created this opportunity.
About you:
You will be:
A passionate individual who wants to be a part of transforming education and will make an active contribution to the development of the Cabot Learning Federation and The Sky Academy.
Able to establish effective relationships with designated students both 1:1 and in groups, utilising specialist and developed skills and techniques to ensure all students make progress in line with their objectives and achieve their potential.
Happy to support young people to develop a wider educational, social, and cultural understanding of life.
A strong communicator with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students.
Competent in literacy and numeracy (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications and/or experience).
Experienced or hold knowledge of specific learning difficulties such as SEMH, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia to support the learning of students with such difficulties.
Safeguarding is a key area of this role, and you will be required to act as a Deputy DSL. Candidates will need to be trained in Safeguarding to at least Level 3 or willing to undertake Local Authority Training.
Please note: the ability to attend meetings and students homes is an essential part of this role so a full driving licence and use of vehicle will be required.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About The Sky Academy:
Sky Academy is a special school for young people in years 5-11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH and SCL needs. Located in Taunton, our catchment of young people comes from those who live within a 75-minute drive across Somerset. At our core is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at post-16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on literacy, numeracy, PSHCE, and PE in addition to a wider curriculum of art, ICT, careers and life skills.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
A collaborative culture which supports workload.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: 4th January 2026Interview date: To be confirmed We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D) based on full time hours, all year round
Actual Annual Salary: £27,362 - £29,851 based on hours and weeks worked
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only, 37 hours per week
Provisional Start Date: 23 February 2026
Do you care about the welfare of young people and would like a role that makes a real difference?
The Therapeutic Learning Mentor is the key contact for a range of our students - this could include a year group or another defined group of students. This role will be responsible for monitoring the welfare and school experience of their cohort of students and play a key role in identifying safeguarding issues. Ensuring the behaviour policy and the attendance policy is always implemented for all students. Acting as a positive role model and ensure that all students have their best chance to thrive is an essential part of why we have created this opportunity.
About you:
You will be:
A passionate individual who wants to be a part of transforming education and will make an active contribution to the development of the Cabot Learning Federation and The Sky Academy.
Able to establish effective relationships with designated students both 1:1 and in groups, utilising specialist and developed skills and techniques to ensure all students make progress in line with their objectives and achieve their potential.
Happy to support young people to develop a wider educational, social, and cultural understanding of life.
A strong communicator with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students.
Competent in literacy and numeracy (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications and/or experience).
Experienced or hold knowledge of specific learning difficulties such as SEMH, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia to support the learning of students with such difficulties.
Safeguarding is a key area of this role, and you will be required to act as a Deputy DSL. Candidates will need to be trained in Safeguarding to at least Level 3 or willing to undertake Local Authority Training.
Please note: the ability to attend meetings and students homes is an essential part of this role so a full driving licence and use of vehicle will be required.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About The Sky Academy:
Sky Academy is a special school for young people in years 5-11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH and SCL needs. Located in Taunton, our catchment of young people comes from those who live within a 75-minute drive across Somerset. At our core is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at post-16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on literacy, numeracy, PSHCE, and PE in addition to a wider curriculum of art, ICT, careers and life skills.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
A collaborative culture which supports workload.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: 4th January 2026Interview date: To be confirmed We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.