student mentor

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic student mentor. The successful candidate will be supported by our SENCO, and join our assisted learning department and a thriving team of teaching assistants who are all passionate about inclusion and ensuring that students are supported both inside and out of the classroom. This opportunity would suit someone who has the ambition to develop their skills and who would thrive in a school whose culture and ethos of pride, respect and kindness permeates all aspects of school life and where staff morale is high. In our Ofsted inspection in May 2026, inspectors noted that 'staff are proud to work at the school'. and are supported by:

• An effective system for the identification of student need
• A research informed approach to supporting vulnerable students
• Detailed classroom support plans
• Sensible student caseload
• Opportunities for individual CPD
Staff at Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form also benefit from:
• A well-equipped staffroom
• Team building through a competitive house system
• Free eye tests
• Free car parking
• Access to a fitness suite and staff swim sessions
• Bike2Work scheme, This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Pack on the school website before submitting your application.

We have a passion for excellence demonstrated by a broad curriculum and high-quality leadership. We work hard to create collaboration across the Trust, and the Central Team reside in one of our schools, to remain grounded in school life. We have a strong track record of governance and health and safety, and our schools and Trust enjoy a healthy and stable financial position; we look to the future with anticipation of further growth and to support those schools already in our family by working together and adding value.

Thank you for your interest in John Taylor MAT - we hope the information here will outline what it means to work with us. The Trust was founded in 2014, in John Taylor High School - an outstanding secondary school in Barton-Under-Needwood, and the first in Staffordshire to convert to become an Academy. We have grown steadily over time and currently serve 13 infant/primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. In addition, the Staffordshire Research School and John Taylor Teaching School Hub are also key parts of our Trust, having gained a reputation for delivering outstanding professional development and support for teachers across a wide ranging offer. The mission for the Trust is "We believe in the power of education to improve lives - and the world." We are driven to ensure our communities can realise their true potential through learning. This is our mission. We provide experiences, resources, structures, and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress, all to achieve.