SPECIALIST LEARNING MENTOR – JANUARY 2026

To provide an exceptional, holistic and inclusive Quaker education, nurturing young
people to flourish and therefore play their part in creating a better world.

The Autism Resource, part of Ackworth School, an all through day and boarding school from
2-18,  is  a  purpose  developed  specialist  provision,  within  the  mainstream  school.  Pupils  are
generally  between  the  ages  of  11-20  and  places  are  always  in  high  demand  due  to  the
success of the provision that we offer together with the benefits of the inclusive nature and
not to mention the facilities of a mainstream setting.

As a Quaker school, it maintains its ethos and traditions, and is still governed by the Society,
although  only  a  small  number  of  pupils  are  from  the  Quaker  tradition.  The  school  is
academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular
opportunities.  Our  pupils  are  one  of  Ackworth's  USP's.  Visitors  to  the  school  never  fail  to
acknowledge how amazing they are and how positive the encounter is.

An opportunity  has  arisen  for  suitably  qualified, enthusiastic and empathetic  individuals to
join a diverse team supporting pupils on the autistic spectrum. Applicants must be qualified
to at least NVQ level 3 or diploma level and have previous experience supporting learning
for pupils with a diagnosis of autism or a related condition, who require one to one support.

You  will  help  to  deliver  an  individualised  curriculum  as  well  as  providing  a  nurturing  and
therapeutic  environment  to  meet  a  range  of  needs
including  social,  emotional,
communication and learning difficulties.

The successful candidate must have experience of working with children and young people
with a range of learning needs. You will have a specialist level of knowledge and experience
of the areas of difference experienced by people with autism spectrum conditions and be
able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning.

In return we offer:

•  a competitive salary (based on 34 teaching weeks) and generous fee remission of

up to 50% for the children of our staff.

free on-site parking.
flexible pension and health benefits.

•  all food and refreshments during the working day.
•
•
•  a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.
•  a committed parent community which plays an active part in the school.
•  a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the

main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.

The working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (34 weeks). The
starting salary for the role is £17,837.82 (FTE £25,096.50).

Please visit the school's website for a full job description.

We will only accept applications that are submitted on an application form. We cannot
accept CVs. Forms are downloadable from the school’s website.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Interviews will be held the week
after.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLY AND BRING THE INTERVIEW DATE
FORWARD/PUSH BACK.

For  an  informal  and  confidential  discussion,  please  contact  our  HR  department  on  01977
233600.

Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and our
Recruitment Process. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within
“Working For Us”.

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young  people  and  expects  all  staff  and  volunteers  to  share  this  commitment.  This  post  is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child
protection  screening,  including  checks  with  past  employers  and  an  enhanced  DBS  and
Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy
with the School’s Quaker ethos.