Learning Mentor (1:1 Support) – FTC

Highclare School; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Highclare School in Birmingham is seeking a Learning Mentor to join the Senior School Learning Support department. The role provides emotional coaching and academic support to a pupil with an Education Health Care Plan, working with class teachers to adapt resources up to GCSE level.

The post is full-time, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, on a rolling fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027. Applicants should hold HLTA (or equivalent) and have experience in a secondary school environment; DBS checks

Qualifications

• Qualified to HLTA or equivalent.
• Experience in a secondary school environment.
• Ability to adapt resources and the curriculum up to GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional coaching to the pupil with an Education Health Care Plan.
• Deliver academic support and differentiate the curriculum to meet needs.
• Liaise with class teachers and specialists (e.g., therapists) to implement programmes.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Secondary school experience

Curriculum adaptation to GCSE

Education

HLTA or equivalent

Job description

Posted on: 16-09-2026 | Deadline:09-10-2026

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Mentor to join our Senior School Learning Support department to provide emotional coaching and academic support to an individual with an Education Health Care Plan.

Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of HLTA, or equivalent, with experience of working in a secondary school environment and working with class teachers to adapt resources / the curriculum up to GCSE level to meet needs. Part of the role may include liaising with specialist providers such as occupational/speech and language therapists, and the delivery of their programme.

This is a full-time post, 08:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, on a rolling fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.

This position is attached to a funded student. In the unlikely event that the student were to leave Highclare School, it could be subject to early termination.

Closing date: Friday 9 October 2026
Interviews: TBC.
However, we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).