Learning Mentor

Brighton & Hove City Council; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Mentor to support young people's development. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a nurturing environment to address barriers to learning. They should possess effective communication skills and a commitment to improving student outcomes. This role offers a salary between £29,064 and £31,022, and requires collaboration with staff and parents for the holistic development of students.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or working with children.
• Ability to understand barriers to learning and mental health.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children overcoming barriers to learning.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Work creatively within the inclusion team.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Flexibility

Job description

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Job introduction

St Luke's Primary School is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join the inclusion team. Working alongside a team that includes a SENCO, two Assistant SENCOs, another learning mentor and an Attachment Mentor, the successful applicant will have a good understanding of what can prevent a child from achieving their full potential and be able to work creatively with staff to make a difference to young people's lives and overcome these barriers. At St Luke's we place relationships at the centre of what we do and so our learning mentors need to be able to make strong positive relationships with all pupils, parents/carers and staff members.

If you are committed to improving outcomes for young people, have effective communication skills and are able to work independently, in a flexible way, then we would love to hear from you.

Hours: 8:30 - 4 pm 4 days a week

Closing Date for Applications: 13th October

Short-listing: 14th October

Interviews: 17th October

Interviews will involve a short task with children and a formal interview.

About the role

We are a three-form entry Primary school maintained by Brighton and Hove for children aged between 5 - 11 years. There are 630 pupils on roll. The average class size is 30.

We aim to be a very open, welcoming school. Children of all abilities achieve highly in a broad variety of areas and we are very proud of them. We have high expectations of behaviour and the children respond accordingly. Our last Ofsted report in March 2025 judged the school to be outstanding in two areas and good in the other three areas.

How to apply

Completed application forms to be sent to St Luke's Primary School, Queen's Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, email: [e-mail]

If you would like a prospectus, please ring the school or download it from the website.

I look forward to receiving your application and/or showing you around the school.

Telephone

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Website

www.stlukes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Salary range

• £29,064 - £31,022 per year