Learning Mentor

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
Salary information: Scale 4, £22,987 - £23,991 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: November 2026

At Laurel Lane Primary School, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, understood and that they truly belong.

We are looking for a warm, proactive and skilled Learning Mentor to join our inclusion team and play an important role in helping children overcome barriers to learning.

This is a varied and rewarding role. You will work closely with children who need additional social, emotional, behavioural or learning support, providing support within the classroom as well as through targeted individual and small-group interventions. You will help children develop the skills and confidence they need to regulate their emotions, build positive relationships and successfully access their learning. These responsibilities reflect the purpose and pupil-support duties set out in the job description.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is warm, empathetic and able to build trusting relationships with children and families.
• Understands that behaviour can be a form of communication and can respond calmly and consistently when children are finding things difficult.
• Has experience of supporting children with additional needs and understands the different barriers that can affect learning. 
• Can plan and deliver purposeful 1:1 and small-group interventions, adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Can support identified children effectively within the classroom, working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Can help children develop strategies to regulate their emotions, manage conflict, build confidence and become increasingly independent.
• Is creative, resourceful and has a'toolbox' of ideas for engaging and supporting children.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and will fully immerse themselves in the life of Laurel Lane.

Why Laurel Lane?
At Laurel Lane, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We recognise that children need to feel safe, supported and ready to learn in order to thrive.

You will become part of a committed and supportive inclusion team, working closely with teachers, support staff and school leaders to make a genuine difference to children who may experience barriers to learning.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team where your contribution will be valued.
• A Senior Team with high regard for work-life balance and well-being. Our latest Ofsted report (January 2025) states: Staff are fulsome in their praise of leaders.
• Collaborative working with colleagues who share a commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
• The opportunity to make a visible difference to children across the school, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• A supportive and caring environment, Employee Assistance and wellbeing service.
• Proven track record for providing excellent CPD Opportunities.
• Access to skilled and established leaders to mentor and guide you.
• Parking facilities on site as well as excellent transport links.
• A caring, vibrant environment in which to work; where your voice is heard and your skills are valued.

Most importantly, you will be joining a school where we want every child to Be Here, Belong Here and Thrive Here.

Laurel Lane is close to bus and overground train routes. 
 
If this sounds like your ideal career move, we would be delighted to hear from you. 
 
We are committed to offering our staff a wide range of responsibilities that can lead to genuine opportunities to enhance your experiences and advance your career.
 
We welcome visits to the school. Please email Jo Moran (Office Manager) at laurellane@fraysacademytrust.org.

Closing date: 16th October 2026 at Noon
Interview date: 22nd October 2026
Applicant information: Please note, early applications will be considered ahead of the closing date for interviews. We reserve the right to hold interviews before the closing date.

Safeguarding is our utmost priority. All applicants should be aware that we follow rigorous safer recruitment procedures, including online checks for every candidate. Please see our Child Protection Policy online: Laurel Lane Primary School - School Policies.