Primary Learning Mentor

Location: Thanet
Salary Scale: £95++ per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting a Primary Learning Mentor to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in Thanet. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, graduate or aspiring teacher who is looking to develop their experience in education while making a positive impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing.

As a Primary Learning Mentor
, you will work closely with pupils to provide personalised support, encourage positive learning behaviours and help children develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

This inclusive primary school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to enjoy their learning and develop their individual strengths. The school has high expectations for its pupils and recognises the importance of building positive relationships and providing appropriate support for individual needs.

The successful Primary Learning Mentor will provide targeted academic and pastoral support to pupils, working both independently and alongside classroom teachers. You will help children develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills while encouraging greater confidence and independence in their learning.

We are looking for a Primary Learning Mentor who can create a positive rapport with pupils and provide consistent, encouraging support.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children within a primary school, educational or mentoring setting
• Be confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups
• Help pupils develop positive attitudes towards learning and greater independence
• Provide support with literacy, numeracy and classroom-based activities
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and effective learning habits
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and staff
• Be patient, supportive and committed to helping pupils achieve their potential

Experience working in a school, tutoring or mentoring environment would be advantageous, although applications from graduates looking to develop their experience in education are also welcome.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts & Cs apply).