Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Learning Mentor Full Time

SCHOOL VACANCY

Millthorpe School is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Learning Mentor, who will liaise with students, families and staff to remove any significant barriers to attending school, and will work with Pastoral and SEN leaders to improve the attendance of identified pupils.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, families, and other professionals and external agencies to understand and address barriers to school attendance. You will implement strategies and interventions that promote inclusion, improve attendance, and ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

You must have experience of working with children and young people with SEND and/or challenging behaviours, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and employ strategies which promote good attendance. You will have maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications, with a further qualification or training related to working with children and young people with additional needs.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

Further information about the school can be found on the school website: https://millthorpeschool.co.uk/

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

An application form and further details are available to download from the Trust website: https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email completed applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Kavina Rothenburg, Principal.

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: week commencing 8 June 2026

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