Learning Mentor in Hove

Learning Mentor

Location: Brunswick Primary School, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RP

Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum (Full-time equivalent) salary pro-rata’d to 28 hours.

Contractual hours: 28

Fixed term: Initially until 31st August 2027.

Start date: September/October 2026

Closing date: 4th September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 8th September 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email or postdirect to the school office: Somerhill Rd, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RP. Email: alexberger@brunswick.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Contact telephone: (01273) 711816

Website: www.brunswick.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and staff, acting as a key point of communication between home and school
• Support families in understanding their child’s sensory, emotional and learning needs, progress and wellbeing
• Provide targeted emotional and social interventions to support pupils with additional needs
• Conduct outreach work to engage vulnerable families and those requiring additional support
• Work closely with the Inclusion Manager, Autism Resource Base teacher, class teachers and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to pupil support
• Support pupils in managing behaviour and developing positive strategies for learning and social interaction
• Plan, monitor and review interventions to ensure measurable impact on pupils’ progress and wellbeing
• Promote and uphold the school’s ethos, values and inclusive culture

Ideal Candidate

• Relationship building— Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and work sensitively with diverse families.
• Autism support experience— Provide structured, person‑centred support to verbal and pre‑verbal autistic children and young people, using visual communication systems, predictable routines and sensory‑aware strategies to reduce anxiety and increase engagement.
• Complex behavioural needs— Work confidently with pupils presenting high‑risk behaviours, sensory and emotional dysregulation and trauma‑linked responses, implementing proactive and reactive behaviour plans grounded in positive behaviour support.
• Multi‑agency collaboration— Coordinate effectively with psychologists, social workers, SENCOs and families to ensure consistent, safe and supportive interventions.
• De‑escalation expertise— Apply evidence‑based de‑escalation techniques, including low‑arousal approaches, co‑regulation and safe crisis management.
• Progress tracking— Monitor behavioural patterns, triggers and developmental progress using structured observation tools and reflective practice.
• Holistic understanding— Demonstrate a strong understanding of children’s educational, emotional, social and welfare needs.
• Experience with additional needs— Be experienced in supporting children with challenging behaviour, autism, SEMH and a range of additional needs.
• Knowledge of best practice— Have sound knowledge of best practice in supporting medical, social, communication and safeguarding needs.
• Organisation and initiative— Be organised, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Professional development— Be committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice and maintaining high standards.
• Resilience and passion— Show resilience, emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for supporting children and families.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school environment
• A dedicated and experienced team committed to pupil success
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families

For further information, please email: alexberger@brunswick.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Brunswick 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.

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.