Learning Mentor
John Perry Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8URThis job expired on 15 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
15 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week Term Time Only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,535 - £33,987 (to be pro-rata)
Pay scale
- Scale 5, Point 12 - 15
What skills and experience we're looking for
John Perry Primary School is a ‘Good’ three-form entry school with an inclusive and aspirational ethos. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which supports strong pupil outcomes and fosters a love of learning. The school is fully inclusive and includes an Additional Resource Provision for autistic children across the primary age range.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient and highly effective Learning Mentor to join our Inclusion team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and engage positively in school life.
Working under the direction of the Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion, the Learning Mentor will build positive and trusting relationships with pupils who require additional emotional or behavioural support. You will deliver targeted interventions on a one-to-one and small-group basis, support pupils during unstructured times, and promote positive behaviour and social interaction across the school. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCo, senior leaders, families and external agencies to implement and review individual behaviour support plans and contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
The successful applicant will have experience working with children in a school, mentoring or similar setting, particularly supporting pupils with challenging behaviour. You will be calm, patient and emotionally resilient, with a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and safeguarding procedures. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above are required.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A diverse, supportive and forward-looking community of staff and Governors
- A strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development
- A collaborative and dedicated team committed to school improvement
- A welcoming and friendly working environment
- Good transport links and substantial on-site parking
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Perry Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 618 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Perry Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@johnperryprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02082704622
John Perry Primary School is a popular 3 form entry primary school. We have wonderful, well-motivated pupils, enthusiastic and committed staff, inspirational senior leaders, supportive parents and excellent links with the community.
Arranging a visit to John Perry Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@johnperryprimary.co.uk.
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