Learning Support Mentor
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,563.00 - £18,418.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6, Scale Point 6-9
Learning Support Mentor job summary
Salary: Grade 6, Scale Point 6-9: £17,563 - £18,418 per annum (subject to experience)
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
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 empatheic, patient and committed to inclusion
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
- Be flexible, proactive and able to use their initiative
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the office via office@bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk to arrange this.
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.
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 will meet the person specification and pass all safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check 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 are not accepted.
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 94 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Our school is situated in the centre of Bradford Abbas, a thriving village community around St Mary’s Church, the Rose & Crown Pub, the Village Hall and the Sports & Social Club. With currently 103 pupils on the school roll, our children learn to value the experience of being part of the wonderful community of Bradford Abbas.
There is a strong relationship between the school and the Church. The school benefits by making use of the Church for religious events and the Vicar is actively involved in Assemblies. Our most recent inspection by Salisbury Diocese found us to be outstanding in every area!
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