Learning mentor grade c

Job Details

Salary £29,064 - £31,022 pro rata. Actual salary for term-time only: 27.5 hours per week £19,674 - £21,000. 3 days per week £11,804 - £12,600. Contractual hours 16.5. Job category/type Teaching and Leadership. Date posted 12/06/2026. Job reference REQ0001068.

Responsibilities

The Governors at Cottesmore St Mary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, patient and dedicated Learning Mentor. The successful candidate will be expected to provide individualised and group support to vulnerable pupils across the school.

Part‑time: 16.5 or 27.5 hours per week, term time only. Monday – Friday 8:45am – 3:00pm, or Wednesday – Friday 8:45am – 3:00pm. Paid weeks per year 46.94 (inclusive of holiday entitlement). Fixed term: 1 year. Start date: September 2026.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Attachment aware and strong knowledge of trauma and its impact on pupils


• Good knowledge of a range of effective SEMH strategies


• Commitment to raising standards in all areas of school life


• Good understanding of child development and how children learn


• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and use own initiative within the classroom, playground and wider school community


• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/carers


• Good organisational and time management skills

We are looking for someone who is committed to the Catholic vision of our school and has high expectations and aspirations for our children.

Additional Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality. Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.