Specialist Learning Mentor
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NP14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 08:15-15:30, Term Time plus Inset Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Level 6 SCP 13-20 (FTE £29,064 - £32,597) Actual Salary £24,588 - £27,543
What skills and experience we're looking for
It is essential that the successful candidate has experience working with SEND children. It is desirable if the successful candidate has previous experience asaLearning Mentor and/or a Learning Mentor qualification.
What the school offers its staff
Generous Holiday entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Benefits Scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Access to school canteen
Discounted Wraparound School Club
Term Time plus Inset Days
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 500 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery website
- Email address
- admin@thorpedene.secat.co.uk
At Thorpedene we strive to provide a welcoming, friendly and happy learning environment for all our children. This is achieved through our hardworking whole school community including parents, Governors, Trustees and our dedicated team of staff and not forgetting the vital part – our children! We work collaboratively with a clear focus on our school vision and values.
Our aim at Thorpedene is to provide a purposeful, well-balanced curriculum which stimulates learning, encouraging reflective children to have the independence and self-confidence to live and learn, now and in the future.
We are determined to ensure that every child who attends Thorpedene continues to succeed in a supportive learning environment based on the school core values of Achieving, Caring, Respecting with Confidence. We know that children learn better when they are happy. Here at Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery we continue to put the best interests of every child at the heart of our school and ensure that every child is nurtured and challenged to achieve their true potential and pursue their dreams.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Shoeburyness High School.
Arranging a visit to Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@thorpedene.secat.co.uk.
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