Learning mentor - Swindon

Prospero Teaching; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching seeks a Learning Mentor for a Secondary school in Swindon. The successful candidate will support students in key stages 3 and 4, requiring a 2:1 degree or higher and QTS. Opportunities for contract extension or a permanent position are possible based on performance.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate with a minimum of a 2:1 degree.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support key stage 3 and key stage 4 students.
• Assist with safeguarding and child welfare.
• Engage in CPD initiatives provided by the school.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding Training

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Qualified Teaching Status

Job description

JOB TITLE - Learning Mentor

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Mentor for a Secondary school based in Swindon.

The school is a large mainstream Secondary School with supportive teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The timetables for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.

Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Swindon
• Position - Learning Mentor
• Start date - September 2025
• Full time/part time - Full-Time
• Minimum rate of pay - 90 - 110 per day
• Hours - 8:20 am - 4:00 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:1 or higher
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Qualified Teaching Status

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team