Learning Support Mentors
Required from December 2025
2x Vacancies available
Start date: ASAP - From December 2025
£17,308 - £17,582 per annum (approx. Actual)
NJC Scale 3 Points 5-6
30 hours per week | Term Time Only
Fixed Term - 1 year
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in a vibrant, inclusive primary school setting? HLC Primary is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Mentors (LSM) to join our outstanding support team.
We are looking for committed and caring individuals with a passion for primary education, who share our belief that all children are entitled to the highest quality education. Our teachers and support staff work closely together to plan personalised learning for our children. We are seeking to employ support staff who will enjoy working within a team and able to value the contributions of all. Potential candidates must have good English, Maths and communication skills.
Why Join HLC Primary?
* Part of the Learning Community Trust, offering access to a wide network of schools and professional development opportunities.
* Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED (June 2022) across all areas.
* A popular and oversubscribed school with a strong reputation in the local community.
* A diverse and inclusive environment where children from all backgrounds thrive together.
* A bespoke, cross-curricular curriculum with a strong focus on Reading and STEM.
* Excellent CPD opportunities for all staff.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Mentor, you will:
* Work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality, personalised learning support.
* Support pupils with additional needs across Reception to Year 6.
* Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
* Be part of a collaborative team that includes Pastoral Support Managers, Family Support Workers, and experienced teaching staff.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact Emma Petford (PA) at emma.petford@lct.education / 01952 951406 Ext – 1411.
Closing Date: Friday 21st November 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 25 November
The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children are required to have an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list).
References will be required for all shortlisted candidates, prior to interview, and these will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online check will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure declaration. Posts that involve working in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; please note it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list for children to apply for any post working with children. For more information, please refer to the MoJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, for information on which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance – Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy – https://hadleylearningcommunity.org.uk/primary/policies/.
Attached documents
* Application form
* Candidate pack
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