Outstanding Learning Mentor

Overview

Learning Mentor sought for primary school in ClaphamSalary:

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

35 hours per weekYear Round?

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

No - fixed-term to 31st August 2026 in the first instanceTo Start:

3rd November 2025For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit:

Please contact Susan Riggs by email at hr@clapham-manor.co.ukTo 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 2025Shortlisting:

Friday 19th September 2025Interviews:

Friday 26th September 2025Job Description:Outstanding Learning Mentor required to work within our new internal nurture provision from November 2025This 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 developmentHave 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 communityAn enthusiastic and highly skilled staff teamA commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a programme of regular bespoke training specific to your roleA powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding educationA deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellenceActive and engaged parents and carersA genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleaguesSchool Tours:

3rd to 18th September 2025We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Growing brighter futuresTagged as: Professional and SupportApplication ..... full job details .....