Behaviour Support Learning Mentor (Fixed Term Contract ending 31/08/2026)

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Our Opportunity

We are looking for a pragmatic and motivated Behaviour Support Learning Mentor with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents, you will be an ambassador for the school, demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a Behaviour Support Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting children with challenging behaviours and helping them to overcome barriers to their learning. You will work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth.

If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for community education, this could be the role for you. As a Behaviour Support Learning Mentor, you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2026

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Behaviour Support Learning Mentor will be someone who is:

1. A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
2. Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
3. Able to use and develop strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour
4. Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
5. Consistent in a calm and fair approach
6. Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
7. Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

What We Offer

As Behaviour Support Learning Mentor, we know you're going to do great things. Investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

1. Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
2. Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
3. A comprehensive induction programme
4. Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance
5. The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
8. Free eye tests
9. Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community. To find out more, visit our website.

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

Application Process

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible Working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT, we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to Interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.