Student Support Mentor

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Job Title: Student Support Mentor
Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary:     £22,160.62 per annum (£13.25 per hour) (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota:        Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm | Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

As a Student Support Mentor at The Grange Therapeutic School, you will play a vital role in helping children and young people with SEMH needs thrive. Set within the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, our specialist provision offers a personalised, therapeutic approach that supports pupils’ educational, social, and emotional development.

This is a rewarding opportunity for compassionate, motivated individuals who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support academic, social, and emotional growth

• Support students in and out of the classroom, helping them fully engage with learning

• Work with pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD, adapting support to meet individual needs

• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a safe and structured environment

• Help pupils access a personalised curriculum tailored to their strengths and needs

You will be part of a dedicated, supportive team and have the opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on the lives and futures of vulnerable children and young people.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Experienced in working with children in an educational, care, or support setting (highly desirable)

• Enthusiastic, caring, and resilient, with a genuine desire to support vulnerable young people

• Adaptable and flexible, confident working across different environments and activities

About Us

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school in Leicestershire for pupils aged 8–18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs or autism. Set in a Victorian country house with access to woods and lakes, the school provides a personalised curriculum that develops academic, social, and emotional skills. Pupils benefit from creative indoor and outdoor learning experiences, tailored to their interests, to reignite engagement and foster independence. The Grange empowers every young person to discover their potential, enjoy success, and prepare for life

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover

  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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