Learning Mentor

Bridge Academy Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 17,075 - 17,346; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Academy Trust, located in Braintree, is seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils facing challenges in their education. The role involves facilitating engagement in lessons and contributing to both academic and pastoral progress.

The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. The position offers a permanent contract with 30 hours per week during term time, starting from 1st September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning challenges.
• Ability to engage effectively with pupils in lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils overcoming barriers to learning.
• Facilitate engagement to enhance learning effectiveness.
• Contribute to academic and pastoral progress.

Job description

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form

Role Profile

Salary

Scale 3, Points 4 – 5 (Actual salary £17,075 - £17,346)

Contract

30 hours per week, Term time plus inset days, Permanent

Start Date

1st September 2026

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who are facing challenges in school to overcome their barriers to learning
• Facilitate full engagement with lessons to enable pupils to become more effective learners
• Contribute to improving academic and pastoral progress of students

Commitments

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups. This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references, and if successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.