Job Introduction
The Federation of Shepeau Stow Primary School and Gedney Hill Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year to work across the two schools .
The successful candidate will be committed to helping children to succeed, have excellent communication skills and be able to work using their own initiative and manage their own timetable.
Overview of the role of a Learning Mentor:
Providing support to children in and out of the classroom.
Assisting with a range of SEMH and Behavioural needs.
Providing children with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school.
Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable.
Working collaboratively with the teacher and the wider school team to improve outcomes for children.
We would love to hear from people who:
Have worked within a classroom environment.
Are ELSA Trained
Have a proven track record supporting children with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health difficulties
Are passionate about supporting children.
Are empathetic, nurturing and understanding of children’s needs.
Have high expectations for children’s progress and achievements.
Promote a child’s development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social) whilst fostering growth, self-esteem and independence.
Designated Safeguarding Training is desirable, or the willingness to undertake this training
Experience implementing Early Intervention Programmes
Experience supporting families
Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection, safeguarding, protected characteristics and behaviour management.
Experience of working with SEND with SEMH needs is essential.
We can offer you:
a supportive, friendly school community
a positive, caring, family ethos in a warm community environment
a commitment to your training and future development to enable you to be excellent in your role
a staff team who are welcoming, collaborative, professionally challenging and good fun!
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keep child safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, disclosure and barring service (DBS) medical online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
To Apply
Application forms are available on our school website at https://www.gedneyhillschool.co.uk
Please return your completed application form to Enquiries@gedney-hill.lincs.sch.uk
Visits to our school would be warmly welcomed. Please email Enquiries@gedney-hill.lincs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Interview date: 12nd October 2026
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
