Learning Mentor

TSAT; Rochester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational organization in Rochester is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students in accessing educational activities and promoting their mental health. You will work closely with teachers and assist individuals and small groups to ensure effective learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young people. The position offers a supportive environment with extensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Membership

Collaborative Support

Training opportunities

Staff Wellbeing Focus

Fitness and Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students in educational settings is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build self-esteem in students.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices is important.

Responsibilities

• Undertake activities with individuals or small groups of students.
• Enable students to access learning and promote development.
• Monitor progress and assist across learning activities.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Ability to manage behavioral difficulties

Support students' mental health

Job description

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About The Role

We are recruiting an additional Learning Mentor to join our expanding new school, providing support to our students in lessons, identifying their strengths and difficulties. The successful candidates will carry out effective intervention, which may be 1:1 or in a small group, planning appropriate personalised interventions as necessary. You will support teachers to enable our students to access learning by supervising and assisting them across a wide range of supported learning activities.

Learning Mentor will:

• Undertake activities with individuals or small groups of students
• Enable our students to access learning
• Promote the development of students' physical and mental health
• Carry out pre-planned activities
• Monitor the progress of identified students
• Promote and help build students' self-esteem

Experience in a similar role would be beneficial, as would the ability to manage the behavioural difficulties and pastoral needs of individual and groups of students.

About Us

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.

Maritime Academy, is a new secondary school serving the community of Medway, which opened in September 2022 and has moved to their brand new premises in September 2024.

"The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment, where 'excellence is a habit'. It exudes a strong sense of community." Ofsted 2025

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What we can offer you:

• Environment: A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Maritime Academy New Horizons Children's Academy and The Rochester Grammar School.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]