Assistant Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 7BP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1fa7edf6-227c-4641-ab97-d53e3575dc30 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Woodhouse West is a creative, warm and welcoming school in the South East of Sheffield. We are looking for a confident and resilient Assistant Learning Mentor to join our busy Inclusion team. The right candidate will have good interpersonal skills, high expectations for all pupils and a passion for supporting children’s learning. We value those who have a strong team ethos and are also self-motivated in order to develop themselves alongside the children. Taking an interest in the children and their lives at home is an important part of the work we do and our Inclusion team are vital in building these relationships. The successful candidate will enjoy spending time outside and be creative in planning and running activities designed to stimulate children’s imaginations whilst enabling them to regulate their emotions. Experience of working with children who need help regulating, in a school or similar environment will be beneficial.
What the school offers its staff
In return the School and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve, alongside hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff and governors. Varied professional development and career opportunities will be available.
Further details about the role
Only applications submitted on the SSET application form will be considered.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
Woodhouse West is a creative, warm and welcoming school in the South East of Sheffield. We are looking for a confident and resilient Assistant Learning Mentor to join our busy Inclusion team. The right candidate will have good interpersonal skills, high expectations for all pupils and a passion for supporting children’s learning. We value those who have a strong team ethos and are also self-motivated in order to develop themselves alongside the children. Taking an interest in the children and their lives at home is an important part of the work we do and our Inclusion team are vital in building these relationships. The successful candidate will enjoy spending time outside and be creative in planning and running activities designed to stimulate children’s imaginations whilst enabling them to regulate their emotions. Experience of working with children who need help regulating, in a school or similar environment will be beneficial.
What the school offers its staff
In return the School and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve, alongside hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff and governors. Varied professional development and career opportunities will be available.
Further details about the role
Only applications submitted on the SSET application form will be considered.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.