Learning Mentor

Honiton Community College, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July or September 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade D

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with identified students, delivering targeted interventions to small groups and individuals. You will support learners in overcoming barriers to achievement, building confidence, and developing the skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured intervention programmes tailored to students’ needs
• Support students in developing positive learning behaviours and resilience
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and families
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, adapting approaches where needed
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all learners

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine commitment to supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and build positive relationships
• An organised and reflective approach to practice

What the school offers its staff

At Honiton Community College, we believe that education is about more than justacademic success - it’s about building a strong, supportive community where studentsand staff thrive together. As a Community College, we are deeply connected to our localarea, ensuring that our school is a place where everyone belongs.

Our values of Kindness, Curiosity, and Resilience,shape everything we do, from our approach to teaching and learning to theway we support and develop our staff. We foster a culture where students and teachersfeel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.

Why Join Us?
A School at the Heart of the Community is at the core of our identity. We are proud to be part of the Honiton LearningCommunity, working in partnership with local schools, businesses, and organisations tocreate opportunities for our students. We are outward-facing, always looking for ways toenrich the lives of those we serve.

We offer a culture of High Expectations and Support, clearandconsistent behaviour policies that support learning for all, and outstanding Professional Development.We are committed to the growth of our staff through our Growing Great People strategywhich incorporates a comprehensive CPD package.

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

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Mentor Ad.pdf - 199 KB (opens in new tab)

Learning Mentor Job Description.pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

About Honiton Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 691 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Honiton Community College website
• Email address: nicola.turner@honiton.college
• Phone number: 01404 42283
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/honiton-community-college-honiton

Honiton Community College is a popular and successful school, with a strong academic record and exceptional extra-curricular richness and diversity. The school provides excellent opportunities for professional development.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust.

Arranging a visit to Honiton Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicola.turner@honiton.college.

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