Learning Mentor in Bedford

We are looking to recruit an outstanding and committed Learning Mentor to join our wonderful school that believes young people deserve the very best quality of education. We are seeking someone with very high expectations who loves working with young people and is ambitious to see them achieve. The ideal candidate will be a resilient team player with a can-do attitude, will be flexible, organised and able to use their own initiative and problem-solve.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed, friendly and professional team providing a transformational quality of education to the pupils in our thriving school. At Bedford Free School, our values of Integrity, Ambition and Excellence, underpinned by very high expectations, drive everything that we do. We have a powerful culture which is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems and structures. As a result, our staff enjoy their roles with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

Joining Bedford Free School as a Learning Mentor is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our story – providing transformational experiences for thousands of pupils, developing our staff to be the very best they can be, and influencing the wider system by demonstrating first-hand what is achievable. Our trust is known for its ‘no excuses, can-do’ culture that seeks to prepare all its pupils to have the opportunity of a pathway to university. If you are passionate about helping all pupils, regardless of background, to achieve this, then this could be the role for you.

• To be responsible for providing one-to-one or group or class support to pupils with barriers to learning and SEND.
• To carry out innovative & effective intervention programmes under the leadership of the SENDCo and in line with Bedford Free School’s ethos of high expectations.
• To be responsible for effective administration duties where necessary.

• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience of working with children with SEND and EAL, supporting children 1:1 or small groups.
• At least C grade or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and Level 3 qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to different situations and challenges.
• Empathy, patience and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours and able to motivate and encourage pupils.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

• Start date: asap.
• Salary: AS 5-7 FTE £25,893-£26,712 actual pro rata salary £22,470-£23,180 (dependent on experience).
• Job role: Fixed term 1 year, Full time, Term time + 5 INSET days, 39 weeks per year.
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon-Thu 8:15am-4:15pm and Fri 8:15am-3:45pm.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.