Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1b82dc23-8dec-41ef-84ce-fdc52f0c8907 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with identified students, delivering targeted interventions to small groups and individuals. You will support learners in overcoming barriers to achievement, building confidence, and developing the skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver structured intervention programmes tailored to students’ needs
• Support students in developing positive learning behaviours and resilience
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and families
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, adapting approaches where needed
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all learners
What We’re Looking For
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and build positive relationships
• An organised and reflective approach to practice
What the school offers its staff
At Honiton Community College, we believe that education is about more than justacademic success - it’s about building a strong, supportive community where studentsand staff thrive together. As a Community College, we are deeply connected to our localarea, ensuring that our school is a place where everyone belongs.
Our values of Kindness, Curiosity, and Resilience,shape everything we do, from our approach to teaching and learning to theway we support and develop our staff. We foster a culture where students and teachersfeel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.
Why Join Us?
A School at the Heart of the Community is at the core of our identity. We are proud to be part of the Honiton LearningCommunity, working in partnership with local schools, businesses, and organisations tocreate opportunities for our students. We are outward-facing, always looking for ways toenrich the lives of those we serve.
We offer a culture of High Expectations and Support, clearandconsistent behaviour policies that support learning for all, and outstanding Professional Development.We are committed to the growth of our staff through our Growing Great People strategywhich incorporates a comprehensive CPD package.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
About the Role As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with identified students, delivering targeted interventions to small groups and individuals. You will support learners in overcoming barriers to achievement, building confidence, and developing the skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver structured intervention programmes tailored to students’ needs
• Support students in developing positive learning behaviours and resilience
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and families
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, adapting approaches where needed
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all learners
What We’re Looking For
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and build positive relationships
• An organised and reflective approach to practice
What the school offers its staff
At Honiton Community College, we believe that education is about more than justacademic success - it’s about building a strong, supportive community where studentsand staff thrive together. As a Community College, we are deeply connected to our localarea, ensuring that our school is a place where everyone belongs.
Our values of Kindness, Curiosity, and Resilience,shape everything we do, from our approach to teaching and learning to theway we support and develop our staff. We foster a culture where students and teachersfeel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.
Why Join Us?
A School at the Heart of the Community is at the core of our identity. We are proud to be part of the Honiton LearningCommunity, working in partnership with local schools, businesses, and organisations tocreate opportunities for our students. We are outward-facing, always looking for ways toenrich the lives of those we serve.
We offer a culture of High Expectations and Support, clearandconsistent behaviour policies that support learning for all, and outstanding Professional Development.We are committed to the growth of our staff through our Growing Great People strategywhich incorporates a comprehensive CPD package.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.