Learning Mentor

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Your Role

The start date for this post is by negotiation.
Mullion School, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our exceptionally successful and friendly SEN Team.
At Mullion School, nestled in the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, we are passionate about inspiring and supporting our students to "Dream big, fly high, and go far."
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our vibrant and caring team. You will be supporting the SENCos and Assistant SENCo to provide targeted learning support, mental health and well-being support in the Harbour to students via individual and small group sessions.
You will also:
Support students and the professional work of teachers in delivering learning within the classroom.
Provide complementary service to that provided by teachers and pastoral staff to address the needs of students who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school, to achieve their full potential.
Understand the barriers to education that students face and be able to think and work creatively to implement support and strategies aimed at removing those barriers for individual students and groups, particularly those with ADHD, social & emotional mental health (SEMH) / interaction and communication needs, other SEND, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, those who are "looked after" by the LA and those able and gifted students who experience difficulties.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates the major requirements of the post. It may be amended at a future time, to take account of the developing needs of the service. The post holder will undertake any other duties at the request of the SENCO, appropriate to the grade of this post.
About The Role
You will play a key role in building strong and effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, ensuring every student can "be the best they can be." Your focus will be on helping students achieve their full potential by supporting both their academic progress and their wider personal development.
About You
We are looking for a learning mentor who remains calm, patient, and consistent, providing a clear model of positive behaviour, resilience, and respect for students. They communicate effectively, adapting their approach to suit different ages, personalities, and individual needs, and they work confidently alongside teachers, support staff, and families. By encouraging independence and nurturing students' confidence, they help young people grow both personally and academically, while also being skilled at identifying barriers to learning-such as anxiety, poor attendance, friendship difficulties, or challenges with organisation-so that timely and appropriate support can be put in place.
Why Mullion School?
A warm, welcoming environment where kindness, self-belief, and determination guide our work.
A small secondary school where every student is known as an individual, relationships are strong, and staff collaboration is at the heart of our success.
The opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people in one of the most stunning and peaceful parts of the country, with the unique benefits of working on the Lizard Peninsula.
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation and want to be part of a school that values community, personal development, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits of Working with Us:
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:
To apply for this position please click 'Apply now'.
Please note we do not accept CV's.
The closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday 24 February 2026 12pm.
If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Mrs Michelle Dunleavy, Headteacher on 01326 240098.
Interviews to be held w/c 2 March 2026.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

Safeguarding Information

Candidates are advised that Truro and Penwith Academy Trust operate safer recruitment procedures based on the requirements outlined in: Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025

Statutory guidance from the DfE on Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006

Our recruitment process requires checks including identity, right to work, and an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for all staff and volunteers. Checks for other roles may include overseas checks for those who have lived abroad, prohibition from teaching checks, and childcare disqualification checks, these will be undertaken for all appropriate roles. This ensures that:

Statutory checks on staff who work with children are complied with in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service requirements for Regulated Activity and are completed prior to starting within the Trust. Please also note: At least one member of the recruitment panel will have successfully completed safer recruitment training through an accredited training provider

Online searchers will be undertaken as part of pre-recruitment checks

Pre-appointment vetting checks

Where appropriate, details of checks will be held in individuals' personnel files. We follow requirements and best practice in retaining copies of and the retention of these checks, and they will be recorded within the single central record for the successful candidate, and in line with our data retention policy for all other candidates. All relevant staff (involved in early years' settings and/or before or after-school care for children under eight) are made aware of the disqualification from childcare guidance and their obligations to disclose to us relevant information that could lead to disqualification.

TPAT complies with the requirements of KCSIE 2025

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