Primary Learning Mentor

GSL Education; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is recruiting a Primary Learning Mentor to support pupils in a welcoming Canterbury primary school. The role involves one-to-one and small-group guidance to boost literacy, numeracy, and social skills, fostering confidence and positive attitudes to learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children in primary settings and be patient, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school, educational or mentoring setting.
• Confident supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider classroom activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Help develop literacy and numeracy skills and positive learning behaviours.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and engagement in learning.
• Support children with classroom activities and social development.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Building relationships

Education

Experience with children in primary setting

Job description

Primary Learning Mentor

Location: Canterbury
Salary Scale: £95++ per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and helping them build confidence both inside and outside the classroom?

About the role

GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting a Primary Learning Mentor to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, graduate or aspiring teacher who is keen to make a positive difference to children's academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.

As a Primary Learning Mentor, you will work closely with pupils to provide targeted support, encourage positive attitudes towards learning and help children overcome barriers that may affect their confidence, engagement and achievement.

About the School

This friendly and inclusive primary school provides a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school promotes strong relationships, high expectations and a supportive approach to learning, ensuring pupils feel valued, motivated and confident throughout their educational journey.

Primary Learning Mentor role

The successful Primary Learning Mentor will provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping to develop literacy, numeracy, social skills and positive learning behaviours.

We are looking for a Primary Learning Mentor who is patient, approachable and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children within a primary school, educational or mentoring setting
• Be confident supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning
• Support children with literacy, numeracy and wider classroom activities
• Build positive relations