Learning Mentor

Job description

Learning Mentor

Salary or Hourly Rate

Pay range: NJE Grade 3, 5-7 FTE: £26,427-£27,274, Pro-Rata: £22,631-£23,356

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time - Term Time Only

Work Base

Chilwell School, Chilwell, NG9 5AL

Additional Documents Instance 1

Additional Documents Instance 1

Closing Date

08 October 2026 10:00

Chilwell School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and proactive Learning Mentor to join our Learning Support team.

Working under the direction of the Learning Support Manager, the successful candidate will support pupils to engage fully in school life and become confident, independent learners. The role will involve working with individual pupils and groups, providing a combination of in-class support, targeted interventions and keyworker sessions to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and make progress.

You will work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development. This will include providing literacy and numeracy support, helping pupils with behaviour and wellbeing needs, supporting transitions and contributing to the delivery and monitoring of interventions through the plan, do, review framework.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with children and young people, ideally within an educational setting, including experience of supporting children with SEND. You will need excellent communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families, and a good understanding of the different needs and barriers that can affect a young person's access to education.

Applicants should have a good standard of education, including GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), and be confident using ICT, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Workspace.

For further information about the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply:
Please complete the application form and return it to by 10:00am on Thursday 8th October 2026.

IND2
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.