Learning Mentor

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable primary school in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join their Inclusion team. This role involves supporting pupils' emotional and behavioural development and delivering targeted interventions. Successful candidates will have experience working with children in similar settings, strong behaviour management skills, and excellent communication abilities. The school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment and offers good professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for high‑quality professional development

Supportive community of staff

Good transport links and substantial on‑site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring or supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Deliver targeted interventions on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Implement and review individual behaviour support plans.

Skills

Experience working with children

Behaviour management strategies

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Emotional resilience

Education

GCSE in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

John Perry Primary School is a ‘Good’ three-form entry school with an inclusive and aspirational ethos. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which supports strong pupil outcomes and fosters a love of learning. The school is fully inclusive and includes an Additional Resource Provision for autistic children across the primary age range.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient and highly effective Learning Mentor to join our Inclusion team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and engage positively in school life.

Working under the direction of the Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion, the Learning Mentor will build positive and trusting relationships with pupils who require additional emotional or behavioural support. You will deliver targeted interventions on a one-to-one and small-group basis, support pupils during unstructured times, and promote positive behaviour and social interaction across the school. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCo, senior leaders, families and external agencies to implement and review individual behaviour support plans and contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

The successful applicant will have experience working with children in a school, mentoring or similar setting, particularly supporting pupils with challenging behaviour. You will be calm, patient and emotionally resilient, with a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and safeguarding procedures. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above are required.

What the school offers its staff

• A diverse, supportive and forward‑looking community of staff and Governors
• A strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Opportunities for high‑quality professional development
• A collaborative and dedicated team committed to school improvement
• A welcoming and friendly working environment
• Good transport links and substantial on‑site parking

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants.