Learning Mentor Primary Phase
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE4 2BS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 67714b0c-6932-4008-820f-0aa58c612dd6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Provide mentoring and support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group sessions to promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Work in partnership with the Inclusion team to identify pupils requiring additional emotional support.
• Serve as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, including responding to safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead the school's whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, including developing and implementing strategies to identify, support and monitor pupils' mental health needs, working with external agencies where appropriate, and promoting a positive mental health culture across the school community.
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing guidance and support as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with external agencies, such as Children Social Care, School Nursing Service, and other relevant professionals, to coordinate support for pupils and families and contribute to Multi-Agency assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of school policies on behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with school procedures and safeguarding regulations.
• Contribute to staff training and awareness on inclusion and safeguarding as required.
• Promote and model the school’s values of inclusivity, creativity, care and community focus.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may be assigned from time to time by the SLT.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• Working hours:Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm (35 hours per week)
• Term time only:39 weeks per year, giving you school holidays off
• A welcoming school environment with engaged pupils and staff
• An inclusive and supportive school community
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and development
Further details about the role
About the Role: In this key pastoral role, you’ll work closely with pupils, staff and families to promote wellbeing, positive behaviour and engagement in learning. You’ll mentor children who need extra support, deliver targeted interventions, and help every child feel valued and included.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with primary-aged children in a school or youth work setting
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is resilient, empathetic and a positive role model
Commitment to safeguarding
At Beecroft Garden Primary School, we believe that safeguarding is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensuring that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential. Children have a right to be cared for and protected, and we believe that safeguarding them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at Beecroft Garden we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible global citizens.
• Provide mentoring and support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group sessions to promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Work in partnership with the Inclusion team to identify pupils requiring additional emotional support.
• Serve as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, including responding to safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead the school's whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, including developing and implementing strategies to identify, support and monitor pupils' mental health needs, working with external agencies where appropriate, and promoting a positive mental health culture across the school community.
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing guidance and support as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with external agencies, such as Children Social Care, School Nursing Service, and other relevant professionals, to coordinate support for pupils and families and contribute to Multi-Agency assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of school policies on behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with school procedures and safeguarding regulations.
• Contribute to staff training and awareness on inclusion and safeguarding as required.
• Promote and model the school’s values of inclusivity, creativity, care and community focus.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may be assigned from time to time by the SLT.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• Working hours:Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm (35 hours per week)
• Term time only:39 weeks per year, giving you school holidays off
• A welcoming school environment with engaged pupils and staff
• An inclusive and supportive school community
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and development
Further details about the role
About the Role: In this key pastoral role, you’ll work closely with pupils, staff and families to promote wellbeing, positive behaviour and engagement in learning. You’ll mentor children who need extra support, deliver targeted interventions, and help every child feel valued and included.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with primary-aged children in a school or youth work setting
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is resilient, empathetic and a positive role model
Commitment to safeguarding
At Beecroft Garden Primary School, we believe that safeguarding is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensuring that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential. Children have a right to be cared for and protected, and we believe that safeguarding them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at Beecroft Garden we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible global citizens.