Learning Mentor & Behaviour Mentor

London Enterprise Academy is a Free School at the heart of the vibrant East End. The Academy opened in September 2014 with year 7’s only, in a former glass office block, which is fully renovated to a high standard. The Academy provides a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment. All of our students are encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential.

At the heart of our vision is to create a truly outstanding free school delivering the very best educational opportunities, nurturing academic excellence and enhancing ambition in all its pupils. We aim to inspire the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.

“Pupil conduct is positive. Pupils are supportive of and respectful to others and listen attentively to teachers” Ofsted Sept 2021

Are you an experienced Learning & Behaviour Mentor who has worked with students to support their learning and progress in school? If so we would like to meet you. 

We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor to support students daily around the school and classroom. You will be a mentor that can encourage the students and help them realise their full academic potential. You will be able to build strong rapports and be approachable and patient. 

As a learning mentor, you'll work closely with individuals struggling with social, emotional or behavioural problems that affect their ability to learn.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide a service to teaching and other staff, and address the needs of children and young people who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the academy, to achieve their full potential.
• Work with a range of pupils, but give priority to those who need the most help, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages, including able and gifted pupils experiencing difficulties.
• Target, help and support as part of a coordinated response by the school and other agencies to address a range of issues and bring about a positive sustainable changes with individual pupils and the school community as a whole.
• Support identified individuals to access the social and academic curriculum in the most effective way, appropriate to their needs and understanding.
• Support with the completion and return of statistical information to both the Local Authority and the Department for Education (DfE).

We will offer you:

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from

London Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS clearance.