Primary School Learning Mentor

REESON Education; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking an experienced Primary School Learning Mentor to join a Brent primary school, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The role emphasizes building positive relationships with pupils who may have SEMH needs and challenging home circumstances.

The successful candidate will manage behaviour, use de-escalation strategies, and work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to provide consistent support and promote engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Learning Mentor or similar role is preferred.
• Confident with presence, authority and behaviour management.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Good range of practical strategies for managing behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent and professional in difficult situations.
• Strong relationship-building with pupils and staff.
• Safeguarding awareness and professional judgement.
• Confidence supporting pupils with basic English and Maths when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs and challenging home circumstances.
• Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support pupils during challenging situations.
• Establish clear boundaries and routines while maintaining positive relationships.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and engagement with learning.
• Work with teachers, SEN staff, pastoral teams and external professionals to provide consistent support.
• Intervene proactively when behaviour begins to escalate and help pupils return to learning.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom, including during transitions and less structured parts of the day.

Skills

1:1 mentoring

Behaviour management

SEMH support

Relationship-building

Safeguarding awareness

English/Maths support

Job description

Primary School Learning Mentor

Key Stage 1 & 2

Commencing November 2026

We are looking for an experienced, confident and resilient Primary School Learning Mentor to join a primary school in Brent, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This role is ideal for someone who has a strong presence in school, is confident managing challenging behaviour and knows how to build positive relationships with pupils who may have SEMH needs, difficult home circumstances or barriers to learning.

About the Primary School Learning Mentor Role

You will work with pupils who need consistent, structured support to help them regulate their behaviour, engage with learning and make positive choices in school.

The successful Learning Mentor will be confident working with pupils who can present with challenging behaviour and will be able to use a range of practical strategies to de-escalate situations, set clear boundaries and maintain positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and difficult home circumstances.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support pupils during challenging situations.
• Establish clear boundaries and routines while maintaining positive, respectful relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and engagement with learning.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, pastoral teams and external professionals to provide consistent support.
• Intervene proactively when behaviour begins to escape and help pupils return successfully to learning.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, including during transitions and less structured parts of the school day.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker or similar role is strongly preferred.
• A confident individual with presence, authority and excellent behaviour management skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• A good range of practical strategies for managing behaviour, emotional regulation and conflict.
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and professional in difficult situations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both pupils and staff.
• Good safeguarding awareness and sound professional judgement.
• Confidence supporting pupils with basic English and Maths where required.

This is not simply a general classroom support role. We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and confident taking the lead with behaviour and pastoral support.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%