Family Learning Mentor in Multi-Agency Support Team

‍Hours per week: Full Time 37 hours – consideration will also be given to applicants wishing to work part-time. (Suitable for job share)

Weeks per annum: 39 (Term Time only)

Salary: PLP Grade 5 FTE (£26,131 - £29,069)

Actual salary: (£22,378 - £24,894)

Plymouth Learning Partnership (PLP) CIC is a community interest company owned by its cross-phase member schools that provides school services across Plymouth and surrounding districts. The Multi-Agency Support Team (MAST) forms a key component of PLP services to schools for vulnerable children and families.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families, particularly where there is vulnerability and complexity. You will be working predominantly with families of primary aged children (and occasionally with secondary) We are a collaborative team committed to sharing professional practice, offering regular supervision, and supporting your professional development.

This position involves providing a dynamic, child-centred support role for parents/carers and families through our multi-agency model.  The post will include:

• The skill to be able to see a child/young person/family perspective and have creative thoughts to improve the quality of their lives and experiences.
• Working very closely with other members of the team including  psychologists, therapists, counsellors, other family workers and mentors to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• The opportunity to be linked to individual school settings, at child, family, and school levels to bring effective change for children and young people. The role will involve some school-based learning mentoring at primary and/or secondary level.
• Opportunities to work with the wider team and to develop career progression as an educational psychologist, therapist or specialised family support worker.

For further information please contact Jon Couch, Senior Educational Psychologist: jcouch@plpcic.co.uk

To request an application pack, email Nadia Donald (ndonald@plpcic.co.uk).

Closing date:  5th January 2026, Noon

Interviews: 15th January 2026

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