Learning Mentor Primary Phase

Beecroft Garden Primary, London, SE4 2BS

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: • Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm (35 hours per week) • Term time only: 39 weeks per year, giving you school holidays off
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Provide mentoring and support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group sessions to promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Work in partnership with the Inclusion team to identify pupils requiring additional emotional support.
• Serve as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, including responding to safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead the school's whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, including developing and implementing strategies to identify, support and monitor pupils' mental health needs, working with external agencies where appropriate, and promoting a positive mental health culture across the school community.
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing guidance and support as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with external agencies, such as Children Social Care, School Nursing Service, and other relevant professionals, to coordinate support for pupils and families and contribute to Multi-Agency assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of school policies on behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with school procedures and safeguarding regulations.
• Contribute to staff training and awareness on inclusion and safeguarding as required.
• Promote and model the school’s values of inclusivity, creativity, care and community focus.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may be assigned from time to time by the SLT.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• Working hours:Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm (35 hours per week)
• Term time only:39 weeks per year, giving you school holidays off

• A welcoming school environment with engaged pupils and staff
• An inclusive and supportive school community

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and development

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.

About the Role: In this key pastoral role, you’ll work closely with pupils, staff and families to promote wellbeing, positive behaviour and engagement in learning. You’ll mentor children who need extra support, deliver targeted interventions, and help every child feel valued and included.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children in a school or youth work setting
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is resilient, empathetic and a positive role model

Commitment to safeguarding

At Beecroft Garden Primary School, we believe that safeguarding is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensuring that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, and we believe that safeguarding them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at Beecroft Garden we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible global citizens.

Applying for the job

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About Beecroft Garden Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 392 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beecroft Garden Primary website
• Email address: gvoller@beecroftgarden.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8692 2762
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beecroft-garden-primary

Beecroft Garden Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive community primary school in South London. At Beecroft Garden Primary School we believe that children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure. We aim to provide the best primary education in a stimulating and creative environment, so that every child realises his or her potential.

Arranging a visit to Beecroft Garden Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gvoller@beecroftgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.

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