Learning Mentor (Willingdon Community School)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A county council in England is seeking part-time Learning Mentors to support students at Willingdon Community School. The role involves acting as positive role models, aiding in literacy and numeracy, and supervising school activities. Candidates need excellent communication skills and the ability to work with students requiring additional support. This position is fixed-term for 7 months with a starting date in September 2026, offering opportunities for professional growth and staff wellness benefits.

Benefits

50% off Benenden Health Care scheme

Bupa Dental Plan options

Mental Health First Aid qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Flu Vaccination

Discounts through ESCC My Staff Shop

Bike Scheme

Social events for staff

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience or willingness to engage in outdoor activities and school trips.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model for students.
• Support students in various subjects and activities.
• Assist in developing student confidence in literacy and numeracy.
• Supervise students during school trips.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Tolerance and sensitivity

Job description

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Job Description

Hours of work: 34 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term for: 7 months

Closing date: Wednesday 14th January 2026, 12pm

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, East Sussex, BN20 9QX
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://willingdonschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking to appoint to our team of hardworking and enthusiastic Learning Mentors who act as role models to our students.

Willingdon Community School has a highly committed and supportive staff body who would welcome you into the team.

Duties will include:

• Being a positive role model.
• Supporting students in a range of subjects.
• Helping students who require extra support.
• Participation in school trips and supervising group activities.

The successful candidates will help to develop students' confidence, supporting with literacy and numeracy and to guide them how to access education to achieve their highest potential. The post may also involve a combination of targeted work in our inclusion room with students who are hard to reach and present with challenging behaviours and in class support across the curriculum with students within Special Educational Needs (SEN).

They will need to have excellent communications skills, tolerance and sensitivity.

At Willingdon Community School, we invest heavily in our staff training. The successful candidates will be given opportunities to develop their own projects and gain skills required to ease them into the professional world of work.

If you are looking for a chance to develop your skills and help young people realise their potential, we would invite you to apply.

Our Vision Statement:

We are Willingdon

• We are a united, vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do.
• Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike.
• We value opportunities, aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow.
• We are respectful, honest and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys.
• We look after ourselves and each other, and show empathy, respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way.
• We encourage tolerance, resilience and reflection, which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson.
• We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.

This makes us Willingdon.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us at Willingdon Community School. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A clear purpose. We are here to develop personal excellence and help staff and students be the very best versions of themselves.
• Regular opportunities for staff voice directly to the Headteacher.
• On appointment, a full induction day is arranged to ensure you are supported with the transition to your new role.
• 50% off Benenden Health Care scheme.
• Opportunity to join Bupa Dental Plan which provides varying contributions to NHS and private dental services.
• We offer Mental Health First Aid to all staff which is a two-day qualification.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the County Council, this service is provided by 'Care First'.
• They offer advice, information, emotional support and counselling.
• Annual Flu Vaccination is provided in the autumn term and paid for by the school.
• Access to the ESCC My Staff Shop, which gives access to a wide range of tax efficient benefits and discounts from national and local businesses.
• The Love 2 shop membership card (linked to My Staff Shop) is a reloadable gift card which can be spent at a number of major retailers.
• Bike Scheme - this is a salary sacrifice scheme that produces a saving of up to 32% compared to buying a bike upfront.
• A free coffee machine is ready for you during break and lunch time.
• Invitations to whole school social events such as our Christmas party which is subsidised as a thank you to staff, and other gatherings to celebrate success.
• Local business discounts for Willingdon Community School staff.
• And more!

We believe that happy staff make happy children and therefore do our utmost to support our staff.

Willingdon Community School is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and will require satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We advise applying promptly for this vacancy as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Start Date: September 2026

About Us

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.