1-2-1 Learning Mentor - 5 posts

Netherfield Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2LR

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 FTE (£19,048 Actual salary)

1-2-1 Learning Mentor - 5 posts job summary

Learning Mentor 1:1 Support for a Designated Child

5 Posts Available

32.5 Hours per Week (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Join Our Team at Netherfield Primary School

Netherfield Primary School is seeking to appoint five caring, committed and enthusiastic Learning Mentors to join our dedicated team from 1 September 2026.

Working under the direction of teaching and senior staff, the successful candidates will provide 1:1 support for named pupils across Reception to Year 3. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference to a child’s educational experience, wellbeing and progress.

The role may involve supporting children within the classroom or in alternative learning environments, working closely alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys being with children and puts children’s well-being at the heart of all they do
• Believes in every child and makes sure all individuals are appropriately supported
• Has a positive attitude
• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated
• Is a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils

These posts are linked to external funding for five named pupils currently attending the school. One of the positions is offered as a one-year maternity cover contract.

To learn more about our school - please visit our school website - www.netherfieldprimaryschool.com.

If you would like more information about the role please email us at office5@netherfieldprimaryschool.com or call us on 0115 9610580

Netherfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Netherfield Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 458 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Netherfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/netherfield-primary-school-ng4-2lr

Netherfield Primary School is a warm, caring and inclusive school where children are at the very heart of everything we do. Sitting at the centre of its community, the school has a string values-driven ethos and is characterised by well;-behaved, happy and respectful children.
The school has been part of the young, community-focused multi-academy trust GNET since March 2018.
Our dedicated staff know that children learn best when they are happy and in a nurturing environment of kindness and respect. They consistently strive to ensure every single child has the opportunity to make the most of their individual strengths.
In return we offer the chance to work in a friendly, supportive school community, with the chance of CPD and personal progression.

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