Learning Mentor and Learning Support Assistant - Term Time Only - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract, T[...]

Guardian Jobs; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor and Learning Support Assistant to join an Additional Educational Needs team at a unique arts-based school. This role focuses on supporting students, especially those facing learning barriers, in an inspiring environment that values creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Passion for inclusive education.
• Experience in supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Interest in the performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor students aged 14-19 in academic and personal growth.
• Assist students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Work in classroom and one-to-one settings.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Supportive attitude

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Learning Mentor and Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team. Working closely with students aged 14–19 in a vibrant arts-based secondary and post-16 setting, you’ll help young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential – both academically and personally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support and mentor students, particularly those with social, emotional or behavioural needs, in both classroom and one-to-one settings. If you're passionate about inclusive education, youth development, and the performing arts, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us? The BRIT School is a unique institution offering specialist education in the arts and related technologies, alongside the full range of National Curriculum subjects. Recently judged ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories by Ofsted The BRIT School is sponsored by the British Record Industry and has a unique relationship with the performing and creative arts industries. We offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can make a significant impact. You will be part of a dedicated leadership team that values collaboration, development, and student well-being.

The school runs a five-term academic year with some school holidays falling at different times to the usual Local Authority school breaks. Please see our website for further details of our term dates.