Learning Mentors / Learning Support Assistants
| Posting date: | 01 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6e83baba-613a-42d9-ac17-7894daa2301c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our amazing special school is growing - we need you to be part of our wonderful team!
Do you remember that person from your school days who inspired and motivated you, and maybe changed your life? Could you be one of those adults for our children and young people? Are you ready to change lives?
We want your skills to help shape the futures of our amazing young people, to help them to become the best they can be. Our school is unique, full of love and laughter, and as a dedicated team of supportive colleagues, we hold the young people at the heart of everything we do. We want you to join our team, we want you to be a part of the change for our children and young people who may have never had a positive experience of education, we want you to help us to make a difference.
Can we promise everyday will be easy? No.
Can we promise that every day will be challenge-free? No.
Can we promise that you’ll love every second at our school? Absolutely.
We are interested in WHO you are and WHAT you can offer. For example, you could be an ex-tradesman, a keen gardener, or have a youth work or residential care background; we want the right people and we will tailor the training and qualifications, around you. There are a number of roles available, and we want to shape them around you!
If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.
Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
• As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 18 schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Our amazing special school is growing - we need you to be part of our wonderful team!
Do you remember that person from your school days who inspired and motivated you, and maybe changed your life? Could you be one of those adults for our children and young people? Are you ready to change lives?
We want your skills to help shape the futures of our amazing young people, to help them to become the best they can be. Our school is unique, full of love and laughter, and as a dedicated team of supportive colleagues, we hold the young people at the heart of everything we do. We want you to join our team, we want you to be a part of the change for our children and young people who may have never had a positive experience of education, we want you to help us to make a difference.
Can we promise everyday will be easy? No.
Can we promise that every day will be challenge-free? No.
Can we promise that you’ll love every second at our school? Absolutely.
We are interested in WHO you are and WHAT you can offer. For example, you could be an ex-tradesman, a keen gardener, or have a youth work or residential care background; we want the right people and we will tailor the training and qualifications, around you. There are a number of roles available, and we want to shape them around you!
If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.
Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
• As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 18 schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.