Assistant Learning Mentor
Position: Assistant Learning Mentor
Hours and Salary: 37 Hours per week – NJC 15 – 20
FTE: £30,024 - £32,597 Actual Salary: £26,328.74 - £29,211.93
School and Location: Kingfisher Academy: The Chapel House, Hillsborough Barracks, Langsett Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2LW
Contract type: Full Time Permanent - 37 hours per week, Term time only, plus 5 days
Closing date: 9:00am – Monday 23rd March 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 23rd March 2026
About our School
Kingfisher Academy provides hospital education within Sheffield and is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community, all of whom have some form of medical need. These vary from chronic and complex mental health disorders through to a wide variety of acute medical conditions. Kingfisher Academy is a unique, complex, caring and wonderful place where we are proud of our reputation with children and families, other professionals, agencies and Sheffield Local Authority.
About the Trust
Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that learners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.
Our shared vision for Nexus Multi-Academy Trust is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be". This vision is what we aspire for and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our trust as it is to our children, young people and their families. We are fully committed to partnerships and all of the educational benefits of collaborative working. You can find out more at: www.nexusmat.org
Our Opportunity
We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to develop relationships with young people and their families in order to break down barriers to learning and enable them to re-engage with Education.
The candidate needs to have experience of working with young people with SEND and or mental health needs.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
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Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
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Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
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Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
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Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
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An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
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The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
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Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
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Flexible working policies
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
To apply
To apply, please complete an application form which can be found above.
Completed applications are to be sent to Sarah Bevan on kingfisher@nexusmat.org
Applications are welcomed from candidates in all educational settings (including in primary or secondary mainstream schools) who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs.
The ability to drive and have your own car with business insurance is required for this role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Chapel House to find out more information.
For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Lucy Cutts at,
lcutts@nexusmat.org or on 07864611414
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.