Overview
Working pattern: Term time only (38 weeks). Hours: 29 hours, 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday and 8.45am - 3pm Tuesday - Friday. Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £17,430 per annum. Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Role
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team and provide pastoral support to our pupils. Within this varied and highly rewarding role you will:
* Provide support to the Class Teacher
* Be responsible for the children in your care
* Lead and support children in their learning and development
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.
About Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is a vibrant primary academy in the village of Lindfield, near Haywards Heath in West Sussex. We currently have 210 pupils on-roll in our 7 classes, with one class in every year. It also hosts a facility for up to 8 children with additional learning needs and speech, language, and communication difficulties.
As a community primary academy, our role within our local community is very important to us. Our strong relationships with parents are crucial, since it is when schools and parents work closely together that children progress best both academically and as people. Working with children every day is both a responsibility and a privilege.
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Benefits
* Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
* Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
* Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
* Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to health and wellbeing. This day provides time to spend valuable time with colleagues and to focus on wellbeing.
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services for work and personal issues.
* Cycle to Work: Cycle-to-work programme with a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
* Retail Discount: Savings with retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, and eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available in the Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK.
We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme. If you would like any support or assistance during the recruitment process please contact us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager - c.newton@lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please apply today.
Key dates
Closing date: 21 September 2025
Interview date: w/c 29 September 2025
Proposed start date: Mid/late Oct
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