Facilities Assistant

Job Title:  Student Support Mentor
Location:  The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary:  £22,160.62 per annum (£13.25 per hour) ( not pro rata )
Hours:  37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota: Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date:  March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #teamOFG .

About the Role

Join The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education, and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Based in a beautiful Victorian country house in Leicestershire, our specialist SEMH provision supports pupils’ educational, social, and emotional development. As a Student Support Mentor, you will work closely with our pupils, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and personalised environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD needs
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and activities that meet individual learning needs
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence
• Implement and contribute to individualised plans and strategies, including behaviour support plans
• Supervise and mentor pupils during classroom activities, break times, and outdoor learning experiences
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for all pupils
• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider multi-disciplinary team

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals who want to make a tangible impact on children’s lives and be part of a supportive, professional, and passionate team.

About You

You will have:

• GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience working with children in an educational, care, or support setting (highly desirable)
• A commitment to learning, with full training and ongoing professional development provided

About Us

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. 

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group was proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*4DWW subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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