SEN Learning Mentor 1:1

Ossett Academy is seeking to appoint a proactive and dedicated SEN Learning Mentor to provide tailored one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusion by working closely with the Lead Learning Mentors and the SENCo to deliver one-to-one support and targeted interventions to an identified pupil. The role involves fostering academic progress, enhancing wellbeing, and empowering pupils to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to succeed both in school and beyond.

You will be responsible for designing, adapting, and sourcing high-quality resources tailored to pupils’ individual learning needs, enabling them to access the curriculum effectively and achieve their full potential.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional, physical, and welfare needs by providing high-quality pastoral care and practical assistance, including first aid support.

The position is temporary to support a pupil on a one-to-one basis for the duration of the time they remain a pupil at Ossett Academy and continue to require support.

The working pattern for the position is Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.15pm, term-time only + 2 Inset Days.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• NVQ Level 3-qualified or able to demonstrate a comparable level of relevant experience

• Knowledgeable about the development of numeracy and literacy skills and the techniques required to support pupils in acquiring them

• Capable of managing a range of tasks efficiently and applying effective organisational skills

• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies

• Committed to inspiring, engaging, and motivating young people, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, build resilience, and achieve their full potential

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership, we are dedicated to providing high-quality education, which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

• Access to an industry-leading employee assistance programme (EAP)

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through corporate paid healthcare cash plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through corporate paid healthcare cash plans

• Cycle-to-work scheme*

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

* restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact View email address on tes.com.

Application forms are available from our  vacancies website .

Completed application forms to be returned to View email address on tes.com

Closing date: Midday on Friday, 25 September 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 28 September 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.