Job Introduction
Learning Support Mentor
Required from February 2026
32.5 hours per week
8:30 – 3:30 ½ hour lunch
39 weeks per year
APT&C Scale 3 point 5 – 6 (£29,436.00 - £29,856.00)
Pro-rata £ - £24,145.93 - £24,490.45
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 competitive salary
- 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
- A well-being day (annually)
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 January 2026
Please return applications to officeadmin@cardwell.greenwich.sch.uk
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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