Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most?
Are you ready for the next challenge?
We are seeking an exceptional, compassionate, and resilient Inreach Mentor to join our dedicated team at Kickstart Academy, a dynamic and nurturing Pupil Referral Unit supporting students who have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream education.
Why Join Us?
•Impact lives daily: we help students re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence, and develop essential life skills.
•Be part of a passionate team: work alongside skilled professionals committed to restorative approaches, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive education.
•Every day is different: support students with complex needs in a setting that values creativity, flexibility, and humour.
•Ongoing development: access high-quality training in behaviour support, SEMH, SEND, and de-escalation techniques.
Purpose of the role:
The Inreach Mentor provides intensive support to pupils with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The role focuses on stabilising pupils within the school, preparing them for reintegration into mainstream education where appropriate, and promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Academic Year 2025-26 working hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8.30am-4pm
Friday 8.30-3.30pm
What’s included:
•Permanent contract
•Salary range Scale 5, Point 17, £31,022 pro rata to term time only
•34.5 hours per week (Term Time plus 5 PD days)
•Continuing Professional Development
•Local Authority Pension Scheme
This is more than a job – it’s a calling. If you’re an outstanding practitioner ready to inspire, support, and champion young people who need a second chance, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have been interested in this advert but are not sure if your skills meet the requirements, please get in touch. Transferrable skills are highly valuable, particularly if you have lived experience of working in high pressured environments where you have worked collaboratively to reach a positive outcome for young people.
Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or request more information, please contact Dawn Rogers on 01952 951413 or email dawn.rogers@lct.education.
