Job Description

Position: Learning Mentor

Salary: Scale 5, Spinal point 12 (£21,246.81)

Hours of work: Part Time (25 hours) considered – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 12:00pm

Interviews: 7th June 2026

Start date : September 2026

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our fantastic support staff team. This will be a new role within the school. As a Learning Mentor you will work closely with individuals struggling with social emotional and behavioural problems affecting their ability to learn. You’ll work alongside teachers to determine the needs of learners and how to overcome their barriers.

Main Duties Include

Providing academic, social and emotional support to children with behavioural difficulties
Working with school staff to identify students for mentoring.
Support underperforming children on a 1:1 basis, as well as small group sessions, outside the classroom and within lessons.
Help to engage students in lessons
Draw up agreed action plans with learners to help resolve barriers to learning and monitor their progress.
Managing challenging behaviour
Implement behaviour management strategies effectively
Support children in the playground and run nurture groups/quiet sessions at these times to support children who may struggle to cope on the playground.
Lead after school activity sessions

The Ideal Candidate Will

Have experience working within a school.
Hold a relevant degree or teaching assistant qualification (Level 2)
Have a good understanding of supporting SEN students.
Have experience working with challenging behaviour.
Be someone who can engage children and be a positive influence on their learning and development.
Be passionate about making a difference to children’s lives by enabling them to learn, thrive and achieve.

We Can Offer

A warm and welcoming school community.
A calm and purposeful environment, where children behave very well.
Pupils that show strong levels of respect for and understanding of the needs of others.
Pupils who are eager to learn.
A leadership team with strong determination and ambition for the school’s future.
Strong governor and parental support.
Ongoing professional development.

Bruce Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.

Please request an application form and return to admin@brucegrove.haringey.sch.uk Please note that CVs will not be considered and will automatically be disregarded.

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