Post Title: Learning Mentor

School: Gravel Hill Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 31 hours 15 minutes (Term time only)

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm and 45 minute lunch 

Grade: BEX07 - NJC 12

Salary: Actual £23,670 (FTE £32,535)

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Advert Closing Date (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date): 12th January 2026

Interview Date: 16th January 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the ability to support pupils in overcoming challenges and unlocking their full potential? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral team and provide vital support to pupils, helping them engage fully in their education and develop socially and emotionally. You will work closely with pupils, families, staff, an existing Learning Mentor and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions and mentoring that promote inclusion, raise aspirations, and improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils to encourage participation and learning.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to overcome them.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with the Pastoral team and teaching staff to provide effective support.
• Support pupils in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis, including those with complex SEND needs.
• Liaise with families and external agencies to secure additional support where needed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to action plans for pupil progress.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people in an educational or mentoring capacity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322521343.

Gravel Hill Primary School

Gravel Hill Primary School is a popular two-form entry primary school in the centre of Bexleyheath. At Gravel Hill, our values of confidence, aspiration, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything that we do. Our school has a vibrant feel; we are proud of our happy, welcoming staff team, the positive atmosphere and our strong community

links. We have invested in every aspect of the school to ensure that all areas are very well resourced. Technology is at the centre of every classroom. Our grounds promote outdoor learning including our extensive early years outdoor area that provides the best possible start for our youngest children. The exciting, innovative and progressive curriculum at Gravel Hill ensures that our children leave with necessary skills, knowledge and attributes to become learners for life. For further information about the school, please visit www.gravelhillschool.co.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

Gravel Hill is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management. For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

•  Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee support services.
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Collaborative working with other schools
• Excellent ICT facilities
• Opportunities for flexible working

 Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

•  References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
• The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website