Learning Mentor

Aston Fields Middle School; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston Fields Middle School in Bromsgrove invites applications for a Learning Mentor to support pupils and complement teaching and pastoral staff. The post is part time (20 hours per week) term time only, TA3.8 scale, with a fixed term contract to include TE days.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be committed to safeguarding, and contribute to an outstanding school culture noted for its character and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Be a learning mentor with a desire to provide a complementary service to that provided by teachers and pastoral staff in school to help in assessing and meeting the needs of pupils who experience barriers to learning. Training will be given to the successful candidate.
• Be a ‘people person’ demonstrating exceptional inter-personal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding all children.
• Possess excellent organisational skills.
• Motivate to inspire others in the pursuit of excellence.
• Promote inclusion as the heart of school improvement.

Job description

Aston Fields Middle School

Post Title: Learning Mentor

Salary& Contract: TA3.8: Part time and fixed term contract to include TE Days (20 hours per week) Term Time Only

Required as soon as possible

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 19th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Aston Fields Middle School, Drummond Road, Bromsgrove. B60 2ET

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

NOR: 600

Headteacher: Mrs A Hales

An exciting opportunity has become available to secure a support post in one of the country’s best middle schools. The Governing Body wishes to appoint a Learning Mentor on a part time and permanent basis.

We are an oversubscribed, very popular school, and our school community is committed to excellence. Our pupils are motivated to learn and their behaviour is outstanding. In June 2014, Ofsted rated the school as ‘Outstanding’. In June 2025, the school was also awarded the School of Character Kitemark plus.

We are looking for a Learning Mentor with enthusiasm and a passion for learning who will:

• Be a learning mentor with a desire to provide a complementary service to that provided by teachers and pastoral staff in school to help in assessing and meeting the needs of pupils who experience barriers to learning. Training will be given to the successful candidate.
• Be a ‘people person’ demonstrating exceptional inter-personal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding all children.
• Possess excellent organisational skills.
• Motivate to inspire others in the pursuit of excellence.
• Promote inclusion as the heart of school improvement.

If you are interested in working in an exciting, forward thinking school, with a real focus on character, learning and professional development, then we would like to hear from you.

In return we offer you:

• Very talented and supportive staff team.
• Exceptionally supportive Governing Body.
• Highly effective opportunities for CPD and career progression.
• An opportunity to work in a school that is part of a secure pyramid of schools, working exceptionally closely with our feeder first schools and South Bromsgrove High School and the Spire Trust Learning Partnership.
• Transport links in this area are excellent.

Further details are available from Miss T Franklin, School Secretary. Visitors to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Miss Franklin to make an appointment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children. There is an expectation that all staff are committed to the promotion of fundamental British values. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, as well as qualification checks and a children’s barred list check. Please also note that online checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates in line with best practice. This list is not exhaust

Attached documents
Learning Mentor - Job Description October 2026.pdf
Learning Mentor Person Specification October 2026.pdf