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Higher Level Therapeutic Learning Mentor (Term Time only)
Orchard Therapeutic Farm —Chalgrove
- £23,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
Curriculum Leader -Higher Education
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Abingdon
- £45,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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Centre Manager
OI Space —Abingdon
- £42,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
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Assistant Clerk of Works
Brasenose College —Oxford
- £35,851 - £41,806 a year
- Weekend availability
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- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Bicycle Mechanic - mobile division
Walton Street Cycles —Kidlington
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
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Opportunity Development Manager
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £57,117 a year
- Full-time
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- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Research Networks Coordinator – Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £39,424 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Experience working with children
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
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Part-time HR Manager (Learning & Development/ Organisational Development)
Reading Students' Union —Reading
- £26,139.74 a year
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- University
- Human resources
- Annual leave
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Networks and Engagement Assistant; Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £32,108 - £37,338 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Garden Centre Workshop Coordinator & Facilitator - Englefield, Reading
Affinity Trust —Theale
- £8,586 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
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Mechanical/Magnet Technician
Scientific Magnetics —Abingdon
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Welding
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Senior Bid Manager
Satellite Applications Catapult —Didcot
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Mentoring
- Agile
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Implementation Project Manager
SFG20 —Oxford
- Full-time
- Remote
- PMP
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Learning & Development (L&D) Manager
Allign Limited —High Wycombe
- £55,000 - £69,998 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
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Electro-Mechanical Technician
Scientific Magnetics —Abingdon
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Welding
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Employability Tutor – Youth Employability Programme - Swindon, Wiltshire - Freelance 2 Days Per Week
Forward Step Training —Swindon
- £140 a day
- In-person
- Communication skills
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VMU Manager
Rygor Service Solutions —Didcot
- £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Policy Engagement Officer, Agri-Environmental Policy
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Travel
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- Annual leave
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Senior Project Manager
Cognite - AI for Industry —Oxford
- Remote
- Computer Science
- PMP
- Engineering
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Curriculum Manager - Construction
Newbury College —Newbury
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction experience
- Café
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Higher Level Therapeutic Learning Mentor (Term Time only)

Orchard Therapeutic Farm
Chalgrove

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£23,000 - £27,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Nutrition
Student engagement
Conducting safeguarding risk assessments
Driving Licence
Caring for vulnerable young people
GCSE
Cooking
Animal care
Youth work
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Challenging behaviour support
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Horticulture
Education health and care plans
Progress tracking

Full job description

Higher Level Learning MentorJob Description and Person SpecificationJob Title

Higher Level Learning Mentor

Place of Work

Orchard Therapeutic Farm – Alternative Provision

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Term Time Only (39 weeks) plus INSET Days

Salary

Full Time Equivalent: £24,000–£27,000 (depending on experience)

Actual Salary (39 weeks):£17,250 - £19,700

Reports to

Barn Manager

DBS Requirement

Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List Check

Who We Are

Orchard Therapeutic Farm is an award-winning Alternative Provision providing therapeutic education and vocational opportunities for young people aged 6–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and other additional needs.

Our farm-based approach enables young people to reconnect with learning through meaningful experiences, practical activities, relationships and therapeutic support.

We believe education should prepare young people not only for qualifications, but for life.

Purpose of the Role

The Higher Level Learning Mentor is responsible for delivering engaging therapeutic learning experiences that help young people develop confidence, independence, employability and essential life skills.

Working across the farm, workshops and wider community, you will independently plan and deliver practical learning sessions, mentor young people, support emotional regulation and help remove barriers to learning.

You will work closely with tutors, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure every young person is able to achieve positive educational, social and personal outcomes.

This role combines mentoring, education, vocational learning and therapeutic practice within an Alternative Provision setting.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTherapeutic Mentoring

Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
Become a consistent and reliable adult role model.
Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
Promote resilience, confidence and independence.
Encourage positive behaviour through restorative practice.
Help young people overcome barriers to learning and engagement.

Deliver Learning Sessions

Plan and independently deliver engaging sessions including:

Independent living skills
Cooking and nutrition
Budgeting and money management
Travel training
Personal safety
Community awareness
Health and wellbeing
Employability skills
Careers education
Enterprise activities
Communication and teamwork
Problem solving
Practical outdoor learning
Environmental projects
Animal care activities
Horticulture
Farm maintenance projects
Community-based learning opportunities

Sessions should be adapted to individual EHCP outcomes, interests and learning needs.

Support Learning Across the Barns

Support young people during vocational learning.
Deliver practical learning within workshops and outdoor environments.
Encourage participation in meaningful work-based activities.
Support literacy, numeracy and communication naturally through practical experiences.
Promote independence during daily farm routines.
Encourage pride, responsibility and teamwork.

Community Learning

Support young people to access learning within the community including:

Shopping
Public transport
Work experience
Volunteering
Local businesses
Leisure activities
Sporting opportunities
Colleges
Community projects

Complete appropriate risk assessments and ensure young people's safety at all times.

Student Progress

Monitor engagement and progress.
Record learning outcomes.
Contribute towards EHCP targets.
Support preparation for annual reviews.
Celebrate and evidence achievements.
Encourage attendance and participation.

Safeguarding

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all young people.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns.
Maintain professional boundaries.
Complete risk assessments.
Follow all safeguarding procedures and policies.

Administration

Maintain accurate records including:

Database
Daily session records
Progress trackers
Intervention records
Behaviour records
Incident reports
Risk assessments

Working as Part of the Team

Work collaboratively with tutors, therapists and learning mentors.
Attend supervision and training.
Contribute ideas for new learning opportunities.
Support educational visits.
Promote Orchard's values at all times.
Be flexible in supporting learning wherever it takes place.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Higher Level Learning Mentor will:

Build outstanding relationships with young people.
Deliver engaging life skills and vocational qualifications
Increase confidence and independence.
Improve engagement with education.
Support positive behaviour through therapeutic relationships.
Prepare young people for adulthood, employment and independent living.
Contribute to excellent outcomes for learners.
Promote Orchard Therapeutic Farm as an outstanding Alternative Provision.

Person Specification Essential Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in Education, Youth Work, Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
GCSE (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Mathematics.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience

Working with young people with SEND or SEMH.
Delivering practical learning or life skills programmes.
Supporting young people with Autism, ADHD or trauma.
Working within Alternative Provision, SEND or youth settings.
Supporting challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches.
Working within the community.

Knowledge

Trauma-informed practice.
Attachment-aware approaches.
SEMH.
Neurodiversity.
EHCPs.
Safeguarding.
Behaviour support.
Equality and inclusion.

Skills

Excellent communication.
Ability to motivate reluctant learners.
Ability to independently deliver engaging sessions.
Excellent organisation.
Ability to adapt learning to individual needs.
Calm under pressure.
Positive role model.
Strong teamwork.
Good sense of humour !

Desirable

Forest School.
Outdoor Learning.
Youth Work qualification.
Functional Skills experience.
Employability coaching.
Duke of Edinburgh.
Thrive.
Team Teach or equivalent.
Mental Health First Aid.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

Compassionate
Positive
Resilient
Professional
Flexible
Motivating
Creative
Practical
Calm
Passionate about changing young people's lives

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Therapeutic Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List, online searches in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026), satisfactory references and verification of qualifications and right to work.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Application question(s):

what interested you in this role?

Experience:

Support Environment with Children: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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