Learning Mentor

Job details Job role Other support roles Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, including a 30-minute unpaid break daily). Term time only. Contract type Fixed term - Fixed term until August 2026 Full-time equivalent salary £24,404 - £24,790 pro rata, pay award pending Actual salary £18,520 gross per annum = £1,543 gross per month (pay award pending) Pay scale Single Status Grade 4 points 9-10 What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking a committed and compassionate LearningMentor to join our dedicated team at Ocklynge Junior School. This is arewarding opportunity to support the pastoral, emotional and behaviouraldevelopment of our pupils, helping them to thrive both inside and outside theclassroom. As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role insupporting individual children who may face social, emotional or behaviouralchallenges. You'll work closely with teaching staff, parents and otherprofessionals to provide tailored interventions, build trusting relationshipsand foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Thisrole is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference in thelives of young people, has strong interpersonal skills and can model our schoolvalues of Responsibility, Respect, Reflection and Resilience. Experienceworking in educational or youth support settings is desirable, but moreimportantly, we're looking for someone with the empathy, patience andmotivation to help children succeed. What the school offers its staff We offer an incentive package which includes: Acomprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies. On-goinginvestment into your career development through appropriate CPD. Supportand mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders. Access tothe Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes andequipment. Full useof an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing. Staffroomwith complimentary tea and coffee. Subsidisedmembership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private healthinsurance). On-siteparking. FreeBreakfast Club or After School Club place for trust staff children at OcklyngeJunior School. Further information about the job The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can tracked-linktrack auxclick->tracked-linktrack contextmenu->tracked-linktrack" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="international_teacher_advice_link_job_listing" href="https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers">help you understand your next steps. Commitment to safeguarding The South Downs Learning Trust believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applying for the job Please complete the online application. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, GB

Posted Date: 8/1/2025