Learning Mentor

Spon Gate Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours (5 days) per week, term time only plus 5 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31 August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 4 (Pro Rata Salary between £22,552 and £23,065 )

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An inspirational individual who is highly intuitive and empathetic to the needs of children.
• A caring individual who is prepared to go the extra mile to meet the needs of all children.
• An enthusiastic person who can stimulate and engage children in their learning.

What the school offers its staff

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.

• Dedicated staff members who strive to create a truly inclusive school.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

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.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor to support pupils who are facing difficulties in school because of issues related to social, emotional, personal, behavioural problems or other factors. This will include undertaking small group and individual interventions, in-class support and working with children to regulate their emotions.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

LM Advert June 2026.pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

LM JD PS June 2026.pdf - 226 KB (opens in new tab)

About Spon Gate Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Spon Gate Primary School website
• Email address: admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02476226031
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spon-gate-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Spon Gate Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk.

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