Learning Mentor

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Pro rata to 39 weeks per year

Learning Mentor job summary

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.

Our Values

Spon Gate Primary School is situated in the heart of the city.    We are proud to work with wonderful children from all over the world.  

What is the job role?

Spon Gate Primary School is situated in the heart of the city. We are proud to work with wonderful children from all over the world.

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.

What we can offer you:

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

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed – please contact our School

Business Manager, Mo Ali on: 02476 226301 admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Who are we looking for?

We are 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.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or  visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. 

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.   

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spon-gate-primary-school

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