Learning Mentor (Maternity Cover)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS7 1SR |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Little London Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient and highly motivated Learning Mentor to provide targeted support to students who face barriers to learning and achievement. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people by supporting their academic progress, wellbeing, attendance and personal development.
The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, academy staff and external agencies to identify and overcome barriers to learning, helping students to engage positively with their education and achieve their full potential. They will provide both individual and group support, maintain strong relationships with parents and carers, and contribute to safeguarding and early intervention strategies across the academy.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people, has excellent interpersonal skills and can build positive, trusting relationships with students and families. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting high standards of attendance, behaviour and achievement, while ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of their work.
Potential applicants should have:
• Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children and young people and supporting them to overcome barriers to learning and achievement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Good organisational, administrative and ICT skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A passion for education and improving outcomes for young people, together with the drive, resilience and determination to make a positive difference.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.