Learning Support Mentor - Cardwell Primary School

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Greater London is seeking a Learning Support Mentor to join their Learning and Achievement team. This role involves encouraging student development, supporting teachers, and ensuring children's well-being. Suitable candidates should hold an NVQ level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, and experience with special educational needs is desirable but not essential. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Well-being day

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils within the Early Years or Primary.
• Ability to follow a programme of intervention to close gaps and support progress.
• Willingness to undertake training for further development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Safeguard children and support their well-being.

Skills

Encouraging learning and development

Building literacy, language and numeracy skills

Monitoring progress

Supporting children with a range of needs

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

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Job Introduction

Learning Support Mentor

Required from February 2026

32.5 hours per week

8:30 - 3:30 ½ hour lunch

39 weeks per year

APT&C Scale 3 point 5 - 6 (£29,436.00 - £29,856.00)

Pro-rata £ - £24,145.93 - £24,490.45

Term time only, permanent

We are an 'Ofsted Outstanding' (Nov 24) two-form entry primary school within the Ambition Federation of Schools. We are looking for a Learning Support Mentor to start as soon as possible. It is desirable if candidates have experience within SEN, however not essential. We have an opportunity for a suitable experienced person to work as part of our Learning and Achievement team supporting pupils in the Early Years or Primary. We have a commitment to ensure that all of our pupils are ready for success in their next stage of life and welcome applicants who are highly motivated and with high expectations for all.

We are looking for someone who is:

• NVQ level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Able to encourage learning and development with care and the highest expectation
• Are able to enable children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills.
• Can follow a programme of intervention to close gaps and support progress
• Can support the teacher and monitor progress
• Are able to support children with a range of needs and willing to undertake training to further this
• Can undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager
• A team player; dedicated to working collaboratively and building positive relationships
• Able to safeguard children and support their well-being in all aspects of school life

In return we can offer:

• A competitive salary
• A warm, friendly and welcoming staff team where relationships are valued
• A well supported working environment, within an aspirational federation with clear opportunities for career development.
• A highly professional, aspirational education environment where children want to achieve
• A well-being day (annually)

Applications packs can be downloaded from the school website.

We highly recommend visits - please email to arrange a tour!

Closing date for applications: 8th January.2026 Shortlisting on: 9th January 2026

Interviews will be held on: 13th Jan uary 2026

Please return applications to [e-mail]

References must include one from your current school or university

Cardwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required before appointment is confirmed. We also follow RBG guidance on safer recruitment.

www.cardwellschool.co.uk

Attached documents

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