Learning Mentor

Job introduction

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children. We are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor to join our friendly, professional Inclusion Team.

• Ability to communicate effectively, and engage with pupils, parents and staff
• Ability to liaise with the inclusion manager and class teacher effectively
• Ability to work co-operatively and intuitively as part of our successful team
• Be self-motivated and have a commitment to personal development
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour
• Be aware of best practice to support medical, social and communication needs of children
• Be able to plan, monitor and assess the child’s learning that is being supported
• Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school

This role will be working with a variety of children with additional needs across different year groups within Key Stage 1 and 2.

Working days required – Thursdays and Fridays

Working times required – 8.30am to 3.30pm

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Until 31 August 2026

Start date: 23 February 2026

About the role

Employment under the Federated Board includes all locations/sites where both schools operate. Under this contract, you may be asked to work across different locations under the Federated Board, either temporarily or permanently.

We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Junior School is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.

Closing date: 8 January 026

Interview date: 20 January 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 916609

Website: www.westhoveinfants.co.uk or www.hovejunior.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.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

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.