Learning Mentor

Job introduction

Fixed term: Until 31 August 2026 with hope for this post to continue

Start date: 1 September 2025

Balfour Primary School requires an enthusiastic, patient and dedicated Learning Mentor. The successful candidate will be expected to provide individualised and group support to vulnerable pupils across the school.

About the role

Candidates will be able to provide evidence of:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Being attachment aware and have strong knowledge of trauma and its impact on pupils
• Good knowledge of a range of effective SEMH strategies
• A commitment to raising standards in all areas of school life
• Good understanding of child development and of how children learn
• Commitment to child-centred education involving learning through creative first hand experiences and children’s interests
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and able to use their own initiative within the classroom, playground and the wider school community
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/carers
• Good organisational and time management skills

Balfour Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school, part of the Thrive Together School Alliance (TTSA), a small and exciting collaborative group of city-wide primary schools, a secondary school, and a specialist provision school. Located on the Surrenden Campus our extensive shared grounds include a Nature School for all children. We are a large, full and oversubscribed school, reflecting our strong reputation within the community.

At Balfour Primary School, we emphasise the importance of belonging within our school and the wider community. Our dedicated and outward-looking staff team works tirelessly to create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Visits: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher via the school office at office@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Hours: The post holder will be expected to work term time only, Monday - Friday 8:30 – 3:15 (including a 30-minute unpaid break)

Salary: NJC scale 5: £28,163 pro rata (£21,663.85 actual)

To apply: Please visit our website (balfourprimary.co.uk) for further information and to download an application form. Please email application forms (CVs will not be accepted) to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.

Closing date: 8am, 30th June 2025

Interview date: 4th July 2025

If you do not hear from us please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Telephone: (01273) 507722

Website:www.balfourprimary.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Balfour Primary School 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 be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding policy.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.