Learning Mentor - Wingfield Primary School

Royal Borough of Greenwich; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a passionate Learning Mentor to support children in an outstanding primary school. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a dynamic team, aiming to make a significant difference in children's lives. Experience with children is essential, along with excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children essential.
• Experience with children with special needs is an advantage.
• Flexibility required to meet children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a community committed to children's success.
• Work with a dynamic team focused on learning.
• Promote principles of inclusion for every child.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Learning Mentor

35 hours per week 39 weeks per year - term time plus 5 inset days.

08:30 - 16:00 with a 30-minute break for lunch.

APT & C Scale SO1 points 23-25 - £38,254 to £39,276 per annum (FTE)

Actual Salary £33,347 to £34,237 per annum for 35 hour week

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Responsibilities

• Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children.
• Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process.
• Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience working with children, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential.
• Experience working with children with special needs would be an advantage.
• A degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the children and the school.

About the school and partnership

Wingfield Primary School is a three-form entry school judged as outstanding by OFSTED.

We are part of The Compass Partnership of Schools, an innovative and forward-thinking Trust based in Essex and Greenwich. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools.

Safeguarding and safeguarding information

The Compass Partnership of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment. The post is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation period.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Additional information

For further information about our school please visit our website: www.wingfield.compassps.uk

Please visit our Careers Page to find out more and apply for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025

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