Learning Support Mentor

Motcombe CofE Primary School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £10,573.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6, Scale Point 6

Learning Support Mentor job summary

Salary: Grade 6, Scale Point 6: £10,573 per annum*

Contract: Permanent, 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

*The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Mentor to join our friendly and inclusive primary school team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils academically and emotionally, helping them to thrive in a positive, caring environment.

The role will include:

• Working one to one or with small groups to support learning across curriculum
• Support pupils to achieve their potential
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored interventions and learning strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence and a love of learning
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a school or support setting
• Be empathetic, patient and committed to inclusion
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Be flexible, proactive and able to use their initiative

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SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST 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 have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment 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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST 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 is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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 Motcombe CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Motcombe CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/motcombe-cofe-primary-school

Motcombe CE Primary School is a successful village school surrounded by beautiful North Dorset countryside and situation between the towns of Gillingham and Shaftesbury. The school offers an experienced and dedicated staff who are all committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils whilst developing the talents and abilities of the ‘whole child’. Our school motto is ‘Faith and Friendship, Learning and Laughter’.

At Motcombe Primary School we strive to promote the values of our Christian faith throughout daily life and take pride in our Christian ethos. Our strong partnerships with the church and local community enhance children’s knowledge and understanding of or faith. It is these values that we hope our children will take with them into their future lives.

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