Learning Mentor New

Supply Hive; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Hive Wales are recruiting on behalf of primary schools across Cardiff for Learning Mentors to support teachers and pupils from October 2026.

As a Learning Mentor you will welcome pupils, work 1:1 or in small groups, and help lessons run smoothly while building confidence and friendships. If you have experience in childcare, youth work, teaching support or mentoring, we'd love to hear from you. The role is based in Cardiff primary schools with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A caring and encouraging personality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils into the classroom and helping them settle in.
• Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Encouraging, reassuring and praising to build confidence and independence.
• Listening, guiding and supporting children with friendships, emotions and everyday school life.
• Preparing resources and helping transitions between activities.
• Joining in with phonics, storytelling, games, creative tasks, outdoor learning and hands-on activities.

Skills

Caring personality

Excellent communication

Reliability

Professionalism

Job description

Supply Hive Wales are recruiting on behalf of primary schools across Cardiff for Learning Mentors to support teachers and pupils from October 2026. Your Day Could Include:

• Starting the day with a smile - Welcoming pupils into the classroom and helping them settle in, ready to learn.
• Learning side-by-side with children - Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups
• Turning \"I can't\" into \"I'll try\" - Giving encouragement, reassurance and praise that builds confidence and independence.
• Being a trusted adult - Listening, guiding and supporting children with friendships, emotions and everyday school life.
• Keeping the classroom flowing - Preparing resources, supporting transitions between activities and helping lessons run smoothly.
• Making learning engaging - Joining in with phonics, storytelling, games, creative tasks, outdoor learning and hands-on activities.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:

• Childcare or Nurseries
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Support Work or Care
• Holiday Clubs
• Residential Care
• Education or Teaching Assistant roles
• Mentoring Young People
• Psychology or Education Graduates

Key Skills and Qualifications

• A caring and encouraging personality
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliability and professionalism
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about helping children grow in confidence and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.