Job Specifications
Learning Mentor
Kirkley Hall
Location: Northumberland
Salary: PS24,309 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Part Time Term Time
Hours per Week: 28 Weeks per Year: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 02 October 2025
Reference: 0698-25
About The College
Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.
Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.
The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region
Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major PS52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving PS14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About The Candidate
Please write a short statement highlighting the qualities we're looking for in this person (soft skills), linking this to our company values where possible.
Join our vibrant and dynamic team as we embark on an exciting mission to empower and uplift students with special educational needs (SEND) at our Kirkley Hall campus! We're on the lookout for passionate, experienced, and talented individuals who can help us create an exceptional environment that nurtures and supports our amazing students.
About The Role
In this role, you'll be a key collaborator, working closely with the curriculum teams within our Animal, Equine and Veterinary, Land Base ,Land Environment & Outdoor along with student support services to develop personalised strategies that will empower students with SEND to overcome obstacles and thrive within our College community. Your creativity and dedication will play a vital role in continuously improving our provision and realising our ambitious vision for excellence.
Role Responsibilities
To provide learning mentor support to students with learning difficulties and or disabilities, emotional and behaviour needs who are on mainstream or discrete College courses to integrate into the College environment.
To assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
To devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students and groups to overcome their barriers to learning
To identify possible sources of problems at early stage and to communicate this to teaching staff and departmental manage
Qualifications
relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally at least at NVQ level 2 (or equivalent).
GCSE Maths and English
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs
Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans
Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act
Good written and verbal communication skills
What's in it for you?
Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Free parking on most campuses.
Free Gym access available at Bede Campus
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adul
About the Company
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is the top performing college group in the North East for the third year running (NARTs 2023-24, 16-18 student achievement). As a dynamic partnership between Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College, we are the largest regional college group situated entirely in the North East of England. Our 6 main college campuses are situated in Ashington, Ponteland, Sunderland, Washington and Hartlepool. As well as two sixth forms and two centres for special educational ...
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