Learning Mentor

TES FE News; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Letchworth is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students requiring additional assistance, including those with EHCPs. The role offers a competitive salary of £16,253 per annum and benefits including a pension scheme and health coverage. The position is permanent and starts ASAP, with a commitment to safeguarding students. Interested candidates should apply by following the application link provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with annual reviews

Discount on school fees for staff children

Meals for staff while at work

Pension scheme

Health plan with extensive coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with students requiring additional support.
• Understanding of EHCPs.
• Ability to engage and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students across the College.
• Assist students with EHCPs in their learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and parents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

Overview

St. Francis' College
Learning Mentor
Permanent
£16,253 per annum (actual) FTE £25,396
Four days per week, term time only
Start: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor to provide support across the College to students that require additional support, including those with EHCPs.

Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis' College has been providing a first class education for girls for over 85 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision. Our Early Years and Key Stage 1 provision is co-educational, allowing for our youngest pupils to be educated together. At Year 3 age, the start of Key Stage 2, girls will move into the Year 3 class, while the boys will be prepared to successfully start their school years at a range of local schools.

St. Francis’ College has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, pastoral support and the extensive range of extracurricular activities available for students. Grade 9 is the most common grade at GCSE and between 10-20% of our students gain places at Oxbridge. This is exemplified by the College’s inclusion in Best Schools’ Top Independent Schools in the UK, based on achievement of top grades at A Level.

If you have the skills needed, we can offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging. You will also learn from a team of highly qualified teachers developing skills that can be used in future roles.

St. Francis` College also benefit from being part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, with annual reviews
• Discount on school fees for staff children, if appropriate
• Meals for staff whilst at work
• Pension scheme
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

How to apply

Interested individuals should apply at the earliest opportunity, please follow the link to apply, https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000923

Closing date: 12th September 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

St. Francis’ College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).