We are looking for a Learning Mentor to work 31.25 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year term time, to include 2 inset days. 

Work schedule will  be an 8.30am start, finishing at 3.30pm with a 15-minute unpaid break and a 30-minute unpaid break.

We are seeking an inspirational person with vision, high expectations for learning and excellent communication skills to provide targeted support to children, across the school, who may have social, emotional or behavioural needs and who require additional help to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. A high degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the children and the school. Experience working with children, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential. Experience working with children with special needs or behavioural needs would be an advantage.

Cann Hall Primary School is a two-form entry school judged as GOOD by OSTED. We are part of the Compass Partnership of Schools, an innovative and forward-thinking Trust based in Essex and Greenwich. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools. The Compass Partnership of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the pupils. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure And Barring Service . This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment; the post is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation period. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information about our school please visit our website Cann Hall Primary School - Home

Closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2025 and interviews are planned for the week commencing the 8th December 2025.

Visits are warmly welcomed, please email cannhall@compassps.uk to arrange a tour of the school.