Learning Mentor ENDING SOON

Cherry Garden; Highbridge; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Authority Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Supportive trust network

Job summary

West Huntspill Primary Academy in Somerset is seeking a Learning Mentor to join our busy school team. You will provide key pastoral support under the Headteacher, liaising with external agencies and safeguarding colleagues to support pupils’ personal development and academic progress.

You will deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy and behaviour, build strong relationships with pupils, families and staff, and contribute to a warm, inclusive learning environment during term time

Qualifications

• GCSE 4+ in Maths and English
• NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• ICT proficiency including Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' personal development and progress.
• Promote wellbeing, self-esteem and positive learning behaviours.
• Collaborate with class teacher and senior leaders to deliver targeted support.
• Lead small group and 1:1 interventions in literacy, numeracy and behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies.

Skills

Pastoral support

Literacy interventions

Numeracy interventions

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ICT proficiency

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English 4+

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Learning MentorEmployer: West Huntspill Primary AcademyLocation: Highbridge, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: PATH 6 £29,542 FTE. £22,195 prorated.Posted: 7th September 2026Expires: 15th September 2026 09:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1572498* Share :* Print**Job title:** Learning Mentor**Contract type:** Permanent**Salary:** PATH 6 £29,542 FTE. £22,195 prorated.**Working hours:** 32.5 per week**Working weeks:** Term time only + 5 INSET days**Location:** West Huntspill Primary**About the role**We are seeking a committed Learning Mentor to join our busy and supportive school team. Working under the direction of the Headteacher, you will play a vital role in providing key pastoral support to our pupils, liaise with external agencies and be a part of our dedicated safeguarding team.**Key responsibilities include:*** Support children with their personal development and progress through school.* Promoting well-being, self-esteem, and positive learning behaviours.* Work with the class teacher and SLT to identify and deliver targeted support for students.* Leading small group and 1:1 interventions in literacy, numeracy, and behaviour.* Building strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and third party agencies.**About you**You’re someone who brings warmth, initiative and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You understand that every student is unique, and you’re ready to support them in reaching their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. You will have:* A good general standard of education (GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English).* NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent.* Knowledge of provision mapping processes and tools (desirable).* Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with parents, agencies, and pupils.* Compassion, patience, and confidence in supporting primary-aged children individually and in groups.* Reliability, motivation, and resilience under pressure.* Proficiency in ICT, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.Above all, you’re a relatable role model who genuinely cares about unlocking every child’s potential. If you’re ready to bring fresh energy to a supportive school and trust, we want to hear from you!**About us**West Huntspill Primary is a friendly, high-energy school right at the heart of our local community.We’re a loving, inclusive family school with big ambitions, built on a simple mission: lighting up a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through our doors. We hold high expectations across everything we do—fostering deep respect, acceptance, and an environment where great behavior and brilliant learning go hand in hand. We believe in transparency, fresh ideas, and genuine connection. If you want to work somewhere that balances high standards with a warm, forward-thinking environment, West Huntspill is the place for you.**We can offer you:*** A supportive trust and school community* Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations* A commitment to high‐quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development* A values‐driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day* Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements* Local Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‐in‐service cover* Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies* Family‐friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balanceIn order to apply for this role please complete an application form by **9am, 15th September** . Interviews are expected to take place on 21st September. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website.Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.*Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child**Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.*### AttachmentsLearning Mentor JD (V2)Pathway Trust Recruitment Pack### Safeguarding Statement:Pathway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not \"protected\" (i.e., filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.