Learning Mentor in Sawbridgeworth

The position of Learning Mentor focuses on working with students who need additional academic support and mentoring according to their needs. You will support students in their learning, encouraging them to become independent learners and working with them to achieve positive outcomes. This role will involve supervising our SEN classroom. Already experienced in a SEN or mainstream education environment, you will be forward‑thinking, engaging and resilient, and have an innovative style of mentoring, motivated by helping every student to reach their potential.

The role will include one‑to‑one and small group mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning. In particular, you will be able to support in Maths and English and will be able to work proactively with students so that they are able to access the learning planned by teachers. You must be experienced in or have a willingness to work with different learning difficulties as well as challenging behaviour.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Supervising our SEN classroom within the department
• Promoting the inclusion of all students around the school
• Helping the students who are underperforming in their subjects and reluctant to learn, predominantly in Maths and English, on a one‑to‑one basis outside the classroom
• Providing learning activities for individuals and groups of students, adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of the allocated students, including tracking online lessons taking place and supporting with any technical issues
• Selecting and adapting appropriate resources and methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
• Working with school staff to identify students who would benefit from mentoring, contributing to assessment and the identification of priorities and targets
• Assisting and supporting students with special educational and general learning needs in order to develop their independence
• Implementing strategies and supporting students in self‑esteem and confidence‑building activities
• Listening to, encouraging and motivating students to resolve a range of issues that are creating barriers to learning
• Drawing up agreed action plans with students, outlining the aims of the mentoring
• Regularly communicating with key stakeholders about student progress and concerns
• Administrative activities such as maintaining an up‑to‑date list of external agency paperwork pertaining to students with SEND

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a school‑based role actively involved with students with SEND
• Have a strong ability in English and Maths and be confident in supporting students in these subjects
• Have prior experience of managing Learning Support spaces in a school, including management of resources, maintaining a positive physical learning environment and being able to take initiative in reacting to students’ needs
• Have experience of working with children in overcoming academic barriers to learning
• Be compassionate and caring with a professional understanding of students with SEND
• Promote self‑esteem and confidence and help children to become emotionally healthy
• Have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do, and keen to engage with ongoing training and development opportunities
• Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player, able to work with the wider SEND team and key stakeholders across the school
• Be a strong, therapeutic presence for students and able to adapt their approach for different students
• Have strong IT skills

In return Leventhorpe can provide:

• Excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has completed an extensive multi‑million‑pound capital build programme, including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state‑of‑the‑art Performing Arts and English block. Previous investment has included a sports complex which features a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, 3G all‑weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts
• A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
• Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
• Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Wednesday 24th June 2026. Leventhorpe 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 applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information for candidates, including the school's policies on Safer Recruitment, Child Protection and Data Privacy notices, can be found on the Careers page of the school’s profile.