We are seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils’ progress in learning by working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to remove barriers to learning.
The role focuses on in‑class
support, learning strategies, adaptive teaching approaches, and targeted
intervention to enable young people to engage successfully with day‑to‑day learning.
The successful candidate will
be:
• a
positive and resilient individual with drive, integrity and a cheerful
disposition
• able to work constructively with other professionals as
part of a multi-disciplinary team
• able to contribute to the MNTS whole service vision
The Medical Needs Teaching
Service (MNTS) is a service commissioned by Leeds Local Authority through a
Service Level Agreement with the East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre. The
MNTS delivers outstanding learning in four settings across Leeds to children
and young people who cannot attend school because of health needs. We are
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All
candidates that are successfully selected for an interview will be required to
complete a self-disclosure form. Appointments will be to the Medical Needs
Teaching Service which is part of the East SILC and will be subject to an
enhanced DBS check and reference check.
Please
contact Jane Stimson/Mel Bond on 0113 336 8060 if you require further
information. Please note the Service will be closed for half term from Friday 22
May 2026. We reopen on Monday 1 June 2026.
Jane Stimson
0113 336 8060
jane.stimson@eastsilc.org
Medical Needs Teaching Service - Leeds would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
