Supported Learning Space Learning Partner and SEND Student Mentor

Contract:  Permanent

Scale: NJC Point 8 – 20: £26824 - £32597 full-time; £21775 - £26462 pro rata (0.8118), pay award pending

Hours / Weeks:  35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 (negotiable), 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset)

Starting salary is dependent on experience.

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care.  The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal. We are a popular and over-subscribed single academy trust with 1350 students on roll.

We require a qualified Learning Partner to work within the SEND team supporting our young people to overcome barriers to learning and to deliver provision that enhances and supports mainstream provision.  The role involves working alongside our Assistant SENDCo within the school’s Supported Learning Space, providing small group, 1:1 support and behaviour mentoring to identified students.

We require someone with a relevant qualification and experience of working in a school environment. You will have excellent written and communication skills and the ability to plan and deliver a variety of interventions.  You will be a resilient team player with a can-do attitude, flexible, organised and able to use your own initiative. 

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:

• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders  
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision  
• In-house menopause support group  
• Long service awards  
• Gym membership   
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests  
• A varied programme of well-being activities and club

Having read the accompanying information and should you wish to apply, please complete and return the application form (available from the school website www.severnvaleschool.com), together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing date:  Monday 18 May 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

Start date: 1 September 2026

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website.  Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable.  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.