Learning Mentor Teaching Assistant

Brixington Primary Academy, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4JQ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,244 ACTUAL

Learning Mentor Teaching Assistant job summary

Brixington Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and engagement with school life. Providing targeted academic support to pupils through structured mentoring and intervention work.

We are looking for individuals who are nurturing, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to children and families within our school community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's school experience by providing consistent, compassionate support.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

• Deliver targeted one-to-one or small group support in mathematics and reading, according to pupils’ individual needs and school plans.

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to identify pupils who would benefit from additional academic support.

• Plan and deliver structured interventions, monitoring progress and adapting strategies to meet changing learning needs.

• Support pupils’ engagement, confidence, and motivation in learning, using positive, relationship-based approaches.

• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and outcomes, reporting to teaching staff as required.

• Provide feedback to teachers and parents on pupil progress and engagement.

• Promote independent learning skills and encourage pupils to take ownership of their learning.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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 Brixington Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brixington Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brixington-primary-academy

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