Learning Mentor
Maritime Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £23,185 - £26,908 (£26,866 - £31,179 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting students to excel in their learning journey?
We are thrilled to invite applications for a Learning Mentor to join our growing academy as we welcome our next cohort of students this September. Our team of Learning Mentors provide support to our students in lessons, identifying their strengths and difficulties.
The successful candidate will carry out effective intervention, which may be 1:1 or in a small group, planning appropriate personalised interventions as necessary. You will support teachers to enable our students to access learning by supervising and assisting them across a wide range of supported learning activities.
As our Learning Mentor you will:
- Undertake activities with individuals or small groups of students.
- Enable our students to access learning.
- Promote the development of students’ physical and mental health.
- Carry out pre-planned activities.
- Monitor the progress of identified students.
- Promote and help build students’ self-esteem.
Experience in a similar role would be beneficial, as would the ability to manage the behavioural difficulties and pastoral needs of individual and groups of students.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Maritime Academy
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maritime Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.
Arranging a visit to Maritime Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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