Learning Support Mentor - Cardwell Primary School

Learning Support Mentor - Cardwell Primary School

Required from February 2026

32.5 hours per week

8:30 – 3:30 ½ hour lunch

39 weeks per year

Term time only, permanent

We are an ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ (Nov 24) two-form entry primary school within the Ambition Federation of Schools. We are looking for a Learning Support Mentor to start as soon as possible. It is desirable if candidates have experience within SEN, however not essential. We have an opportunity for a suitable experienced person to work as part of our Learning and Achievement team supporting pupils in the Early Years or Primary.

We have a commitment to ensure that all of our pupils are ready for success in their next stage of life and welcome applicants who are highly motivated and with high expectations for all.

We are looking for someone who is:

• NVQ level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Able to encourage learning and development with care and the highest expectation
• Are able to enable children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills.
• Can follow a programme of intervention to close gaps and support progress
• Can support the teacher and monitor progress
• Are able to support children with a range of needs and willing to undertake training to further this
• Can undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager
• A team player; dedicated to working collaboratively and building positive relationships
• Able to safeguard children and support their well-being in all aspects of school life

In return we can offer:

• A warm, friendly and welcoming staff team where relationships are valued
• A well supported working environment, within an aspirational federation with clear opportunities for career development.
• A highly professional, aspirational education environment where children want to achieve

Applications packs can be downloaded from the school website.

We highly recommend visits – please email to arrange a tour!

Closing date for applications: 8th January.
2026 Shortlisting on: 9th January 2026

Interviews will be held on: 13th Jan uary 2026

References must include one from your current school or university

Cardwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required before appointment is confirmed. We also follow RBG guidance on safer recruitment.

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• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference royalgreenwich/TP/1042/552
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 09 January, 2026
• Job Category School jobs (general)
• Business Unit Schools
• Location 118 Francis Street, Woolwich, United Kingdom
• Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required Enhanced DBS with Childrens' Barred List