Learning Mentor – Earlsdon Primary School Job at Coventry, England, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Earlsdon Primary School is a friendly, successful two-form entry school with polite, friendly, hardworking children and a supportive staff team.

We welcome visits to the school, please telephone for an appointment.

We are seeking a competent, compassionate and caring Learning Mentor, with primary school experience, to join our existing Pastoral Support Team.

We can offer:

• Free childcare for pupils enrolled at Earlsdon Primary School during working hours.
• A good school where ‘positive and caring relationships have created an environment where pupils feel safe and are safe’.
• Children who are ‘exceptionally’ well behaved.
• Friendly and supportive staff.
• A wonderful environment ‘at the heart of the local community’.
• A supportive leadership team and strong Governing Body.

A qualification in First Aid or willingness to train is essential.

Candidates who have not been contacted by the interview date will not have been shortlisted.

Work pattern: Monday – Friday 8.30am till 4pm, 35hrs per week.

Who are we looking for?

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 16/06/2026

Interview date: W/C 22/06/2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• Job Description
• Person Specification