Learning Mentor
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.25 hours per week Term Time plus Inset Days Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:15pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427 - £27,274 per annum, pro rata
Pay scale
- Grade 3 Points 5 - 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Learning Mentor
Grade 3 Points 5 - 7 £26,427 - £27,274 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary: £19,176 - £19,791
31.25 hours per week Term Time plus Inset Days
Permanent - Start Date: ASAP
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral team working Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:15pm. Learning Mentors are the first point of contact for students in responding to a range of pastoral, academic and general administrative enquiries and are a key contact point for parents and carers.
The successful candidate will plan and deliver targeted interventions, both individually and in small groups, supporting strategies in the classroom and in our Refocus Room. The role also carries a strong administrative element, including maintaining accurate intervention and attendance records and administering our pastoral detention system.
Candidates should have expertise and enthusiasm for supporting young people, alongside strong organisational and administrative skills. Full training will be given to support the successful candidate in delivering interventions effectively. Strong communication skills, patience, empathy and accuracy in record-keeping will all be vital for this role.
To be considered for the role you will need to be:
- Confident communicating with students, parents/carers and staff
- Comfortable with administrative systems and accurate record-keeping
- Able to remain calm and consistent when managing behaviour
- A team player, able to work closely with SEND, Inclusion and Pastoral colleagues
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
- opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
- a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
- supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
- free parking
- onsite catering and nursery
- salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight - Tuesday 6th October 2026
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Frome Community College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01373 465353
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Arranging a visit to Frome Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk.
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