About this role
£32,061 - £36,363 Pro-rata, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only
Inclusion Learning Mentor (multiple positions available)
Start date: As soon as possible.
In a drive to promote inclusion for children across the county, the Inclusion and Engagement Support Team (IEST) work specifically with children and young people who are at risk of exclusion and are struggling to access education. This role will support across all key stages and will be county-wide. The successful candidate will have relevant school experience and be able to demonstrate how they have promoted inclusion.
Our highly skilled team work in partnership with schools, parents and other agencies to help young people in Lancashire to access learning, achieve the best possible outcomes and prepare for independent adult life.
The successful candidate will support schools to ensure pupils receive a full-time suitable education:
Provide SEND specialist support.
Be able to contribute to the intervention and support plan for young people with a range of special educational needs.
Advise school teams on suitable personalised approaches.
Work with other agencies.
Monitor the impact of the individual programme and the service.
We are looking for exceptional individuals who:
Have strong moral SEND values with the vision and determination to make a difference.
Have experience of working with children and young people with ASD/ SEMH needs.
Have experience of successfully supporting children and young people who exhibit challenging behaviour.
Have excellent communication skills.
Can work in partnerships with the inclusion teacher, family and schools to design, plan and deliver interventions to support access to high quality full time suitable education.
Are proactive team members to be able to work flexibly in supporting pupils with an EHCP who are in crisis or at risk of exclusion.
Can confidently model teaching approaches to school staff and raise standards for children with SEND.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate how they have successfully supported children with SEND and associated challenging behaviours and can provide details of the interventions used.
This post will involve some online working from home as well as direct face to face work with pupils across the whole county.
We can offer:
An opportunity to join a new professional team committed to raising standards across education for SEND children and young people
Experienced staff who can offer support as you develop your role in schools.
Flexible hybrid working.
Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Proposed Interviews: Monday 9th February 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact business support: [email protected]
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
What you'll do
- The Inclusion Support Worker will support schools to ensure pupils receive a full-time suitable education and provide SEND specialist support. They will also contribute to intervention and support plans for young people with special educational needs and monitor the impact of these programs.
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