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Learning Mentor / Learning Support Assistant

Woodlands School · Shrewsbury · Shropshire

Job description

Do you remember that person from your school days who inspired and motivated you, and maybe changed your life? Could you be one of those adults for our children and young people? Are you ready to change lives?

We want your skills to help shape the futures of our amazing young people, to help them to become the best they can be. Our school is unique, full of love and laughter, and as a dedicated team of supportive colleagues, we hold the young people at the heart of everything we do. We want you to join our team, we want you to be a part of the change for our children and young people who may have never had a positive experience of education, we want you to help us to make a difference.

Can we promise everyday will be easy? No.

Can we promise that every day will be challenge-free? No.

Can we promise that you’ll love every second at our school? Absolutely.

We are interested in WHO you are and WHAT you can offer. For example, you could be an ex-tradesman, a keen gardener, or have a youth work or residential care background; we want the right people and we will tailor the training and qualifications, around you. There are a number of roles available, and we want to shape them around you!

If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.

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About this school

Woodlands School

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 9–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
54
Avg teacher salary
£47,867
Pupil:teacher ratio
5.6:1
Academy trust
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
4 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026

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