Learning Mentor

The opportunity 

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and approachable professional to join our team. You will need to be able to work flexibly and creatively in a variety of ways to help children overcome their barriers to learning and fulfil their potential.

About us 

Our school is based in the London Borough of Harrow, to the North West of Pinner.  The school is inclusive to all and provide a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum, which is appropriate for children of all abilities, irrespective of their ethnicity, social background or faith. 

Our school has recently amalgamated from former Infant and Junior schools to form a large primary school, with over 850 students.   This is an exciting time to join the team!

For more information about the school, please visit our school website: https://pinnerpark.harrow.sch.uk 

About the role 

Pinner Park Primary School is determined to raise aspirations, expectations and standards in school and you would play a major part in this as part of our Learning Mentor team.

You may be from a school, counselling, social care, or similar career background. If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role we would welcome your application.

The role is for 27.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks including INSET days) and is fixed term for one year.

We are looking for a candidate who: 

• can make a real difference to children who need additional support 
• can work effectively and constructively with a range of children, families, teachers, leaders and different agencies to help our children overcome their barriers to learning 
• will provide additional support to help improve children’s behaviour, raise their self-esteem, and improve attitudes to school, learning and achievement 
• is hardworking, well organised, and a team player 
• is willing to participate fully in school life and share good practice with colleagues 
• will support and promote the school’s ethos and vision

What we can offer: 

• a recently amalgamated, over-subscribed, popular local school 
• a well-resourced school with opportunities for staff development 
• a supportive leadership team and governing body

How to Apply

Please apply through TES.com.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you have any questions, or to discuss the post, please contact us. 

A note about pay

Our Learning mentors work part time, and term-time only. The pay grade (Harrow G2, £20,451) is the full time equivalent pay. The actual pay will be a proportion of this based on the number of hours worked (compared to ‘full time’ of 37 hours) and the number of weeks worked (compared to 52 weeks).

For an employee with under 5 years service, this works out at c. 65.33% full time equivalent (c. £13,361 per annum).