Outstanding Learning Mentor

Clapham Manor Primary; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Clapham is seeking a Learning Mentor to work in a nurturing role aimed at supporting children's emotional development. The successful candidate will run activities and facilitate lunch for students in the nurture provision. Ideal applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of child development, and a commitment to inclusive practices. Opportunities for ongoing professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive staff team

Respectful work-life balance

Qualifications

• Have an understanding of child development and how the learning processes can be affected.
• Ability to motivate pupils by establishing empathetic and supportive relationships.
• Be flexible and adaptable to try new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ‘family style’ lunch for nurture children.
• Run individual and group activities based on Thrive and emotional interventions.
• Attend weekly staff training sessions.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Ability to motivate pupils

Knowledge of agencies supporting vulnerable children

Organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Confidence in ICT

Communication skills with parents and staff

Job description

Overview

Learning Mentor sought for primary school in Clapham

Salary: NJC Scale 5 - pro-rata for both part-time hours and part-year working

Hours: 35 hours per week

Year Round? No - 39 weeks per year (during school terms)

Permanent? No - fixed-term to 31st August 2026 in the first instance

To Start: 3rd November 2025

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Susan Riggs by email at [e-mail]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: 9am, Friday 19th September 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 19th September 2025

Interviews: Friday 26th September 2025

Job Description:

Outstanding Learning Mentor required to work within our new internal nurture provision from November 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Learning Mentor to work within our new nurture provision. The Learning Mentor of the Nurture Provision is responsible for ensuring effective provision for the children in their care, with a focus on emotional development and support. The role will include facilitating ‘family style’ lunch provision for our nurture children and running individual and group activities based on Thrive and other recognised social and emotional interventions. The Learning Mentor will be required to attend weekly staff training sessions and INSET days.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an understanding of child development and how the learning processes can be affected by other factors.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of agencies that support vulnerable children.
• Ability to motivate pupils by establishing empathetic and supportive working relationships.
• Be a positive role model to children and ‘champion’ inclusive practices.
• Ability to organise and plan independently.
• Be flexible and adaptable to try new approaches with children.
• Be confident is using various forms of ICT and use online platforms to track the progress of children social and emotional development
• Have or be willing to undertake full Thrive training, level 3 Child Protection training and other related training.
• Liaise confidently and professionally with parents and staff.

We offer:

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a programme of regular bespoke training specific to your role
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues

School Tours: 3rd to 18th September 2025

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Growing brighter futures

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents

• CMPS-Learning-Mentor-JD-Person-Spec-4.pdf
• Exempt-Application-form-July-2021-LBL-28.pdf