Learning Mentor

Osborne Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, passionate and dedicated Learning Mentor to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and helping them overcome barriers to learning. Our school has high ambitions for our children and community, and we are looking for someone who can nurture and inspire pupils to reach their full potential.

• Assessing the needs of pupils and using knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning by helping them to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Helping raise and maintain the standards of achievement and improve attendance and behaviour.
• Establishing productive mentoring relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and setting high expectations.
• Promotion the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encouraging pupils to interact and work co‑operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
• Ensuring pupils have access to an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum.
• Promoting pupil independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self‑reliance.
• Securing positive family support and involvement through regular contact.
• Supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning.

• A relevant qualification

• Be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

• Be part of a friendly and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Make a direct impact on the learning journey of our pupils.

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Shifa Kamaly, Office Manager on enq or .