HLTA/Learning Mentor

John Ray Junior School, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,608.00 - £30,023.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £19,574.41 - £20,542.59

HLTA/Learning Mentor job summary

Learning Mentor/HLTA

30 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 training days

Actual salary £19,574.41 - £20,542.59

Full time equivalent £28608 - £30023

We have a vacancy for a dedicated Learning Mentor/HLTA who will work as part of our Pastoral Team and Teaching Staff to support children academically as well as emotionally and socially. Learning Mentors provide support and guidance to children who are experiencing difficulties in their learning due to social, emotional or mental health needs. This role requires an understanding of these needs. Once these needs have been identified, you will need to consult with the Pastoral Team, put supportive strategies in place to enable children to succeed in the classroom and maximise learning. As the role of a HLTA you will cover classes to allow Teacher's time for subject Leadership and CPD opportunities and work alongside Teacher's to deliver high quality learning.

The successful applicant will:

• Have at least GCSE grade c (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• HLTA qualification desirable but training can be given towards the qualification.
• Be able to work as part of a Pastoral Team and Teaching Team.
• Be an excellent communicator verbally and have a good standard of written English.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Be relentlessly positive and seek solutions.
• Have a thorough understanding of inclusion and what makes an inclusive school.
• Promote positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Communicate effectively with outside support agencies.
• Help children to develop reciprocal and positive relationships with each other.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic and manages time well.
• Be flexible and adaptable as every day is different.
• Effective time management.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Hayley Wiltshire on 01376 324107 to arrange a visit.

Start date: December - with the possibility to start earlier

Closing date 1st December 2026. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close sooner should the right applicant be found.

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 John Ray Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: John Ray Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-ray-junior-school-braintree

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