Assistant Learning Mentor

Little Bowden School, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AY

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  28 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,995.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6

Assistant Learning Mentor job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping them thrive in a nurturing school environment?

As an Assistant Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development. Working alongside the Inclusion team, teaching staff and the Head Teacher, under the direction of the Inclusion Lead, you will help create a safe, inclusive and positive atmosphere where every child feels heard, respected and empowered.

Contract Type: Term-time only (39 weeks)

Hours: 15 hours per week (Mornings only; 3 hours per day; 9am - 12pm)

Grade: 6 (Paid pro rata)

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with emotional, behavioural or social challenges to engage positively with learning
Build trusting relationships with pupils and act as a role model for respectful behaviour
Assist in developing and delivering structured activities that promote wellbeing and resilience
Monitor pupil progress and report concerns in line with safeguarding and behaviour policies
Liaise with staff and external professionals to support pupils’ individual needs

What We’re Looking For

Empathy, patience and a genuine passion for helping children succeed
Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
Ability to manage behaviour and respond sensitively to emotional needs
A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a supportive and empowering school experience for every pupil.

Safeguarding Statement:

Little Bowden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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

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

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 Little Bowden School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 360 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Bowden School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-bowden-school

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning? Little Bowden Primary School, located in the heart of Market Harborough, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our vibrant community. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. OFSTED noted in its most recent inspection (January 2025) that ‘there are positive relationships between pupils and staff’ and that ’Staff are proud to work at this school. They know their workload and well-being are well considered.’

At Little Bowden, we believe in encouraging curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to create engaging and challenging learning experiences which highlights our school motto: Working Together to Love Learning. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and being part of a supportive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now and become a part of Little Bowden Primary School's journey towards excellence.

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