Learning Mentor
Oxfordshire
Full time
£23,000 – £27,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
365b7b44-656c-472f-bdb0-093c3f0c887c
Job Description
Across the school day, staff in this role help maintain routines and professional standards. Collaboration with school staff is central to ensuring pupils are supported, expectations are clear, and safeguarding standards are upheld. Reliability, adaptability, and professionalism are essential.
Supports daily school routines and operations.
Works collaboratively with staff and pupils.
Maintains professional and safeguarding standards.
Adapts to the needs of the school environment.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting pupils in upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3.
Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
Ability to teach organisation, time management, and coping strategies.
Warm, patient approach with an understanding of transition-related anxieties.
Strong safeguarding awareness and reflective practice.
About the School
This Oxford (OX2) secondary school is known for its inclusive ethos, well-planned transition programmes, and commitment to ensuring pupils feel supported both academically and emotionally from their very first day. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and ensures that pupils arriving from a wide range of primary settings receive tailored support to help them settle quickly and confidently.
The school offers structured induction pathways, dedicated transition hubs, and a wide range of early support interventions designed to help pupils build organisation skills, manage routines, and navigate the expectations of secondary life. Staff work closely across pastoral and academic teams to create a seamless experience for new Year 7 pupils, particularly for those who may arrive with additional learning or emotional needs.
Classrooms are well organised, teachers are approachable, and support staff are highly valued for their role in ensuring pupils feel safe, known, and equipped to participate fully in lessons. Families frequently praise the school's communication, welcoming culture, and strong focus on wellbeing. This is an excellent environment for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference at a pivotal moment in a young person’s education.