| Contract Type: | Full Time |
| Contract Term: | Fixed term until 31st December 2026 |
| Working Hours: | 32 hours per week (TBC), term time only + 1 PD Day |
| Working Pattern: | School day 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday |
| Pay Scale: | Grade 7, SCP 12 to 17 |
| Pay Rate: | £28,598 to £31,022 (pro rata) / £20,919 to £22,697 (approx FTE) |
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Bridgnorth Endowed School and Thomas Adams School, Wem are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Alternative Provision (AP) Learning Mentor (Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA).
This role will be based across both sites and will involve working closely with our most valuable students within our internal Alternative Provision settings.
As part of the inclusive 3-18 Trust, which champions belonging and celebrates every learner, you will play a vital role in supporting small groups and individual pupils to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
Who Should Apply
If you are committed to nurturing resilience, building trust, and fostering success in education, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have excellent people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both students and adults. You will be flexible and adaptable with the ability to use your own initiative.
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Bridgnorth Endowed School was rated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It occupies a fantastic location, just off the high street in the historic market town of Bridgnorth and has excellent facilities, including its own leisure centre complete with 25-metre swimming pool and air-conditioned fitness suite.
Thomas Adams School
The Thomas Adams School are a co-educational 11-18 community school and our campus is based on the edge of Wem, Shropshire. The school was rated was rated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. We employ 90+ staff and have approx. 1250 students enrolled at Thomas Adams School and Sixth Form.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by email to Mrs Victoria Dober at
Closing date: Midday on Friday 20th February 2026
Interview date: w/c Monday 23rd February 2026
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Mrs Victoria Dober on 01746 762103 or email
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Bridgnorth Endowed School is part of The 3-18 Education Trust, a multi-academy trust with students aged from 3 to 18, and which works collaboratively to provide interesting and exciting opportunities for staff to share ideas, resources and expertise, for the benefit of the students.
The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), online checks will be carried out on the successful applicant.
