Learning Mentor

Learning and Behaviour Mentor – Immediate Start

Full Time • Long Term • Term Time Only Tower Hamlets £100–£115 per day (DOE) • Umbrella

A vibrant, community‑centred primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a Learning Mentor who can start straight away. The school is known for its nurturing culture, strong pastoral systems and a genuine commitment to helping every child feel secure, confident and ready to learn. Staff work closely together, behaviour is well supported, and wellbeing sits at the heart of daily practice.

If you thrive in environments where children’s emotional development matters just as much as their academic progress, this role could be a great fit.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting pupils who need a little extra help to stay engaged, regulate emotions and build positive learning habits. Working alongside teachers, pastoral leads and the SEN team, you’ll be part of the school’s wider effort to remove barriers and strengthen pupil wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group mentoring for pupils needing additional pastoral or emotional support
• Help children develop confidence, resilience and positive behaviour routines
• Support emotional regulation, social skills and engagement in lessons
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff
• Deliver tailored interventions and track progress
• Promote positive behaviour and act as a calm, consistent role model
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Degree desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people in schools, mentoring or youth settings
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs
• Professional understanding of safeguarding and pastoral processes
• Available to start immediately

Is this you?

Are you someone who naturally connects with children who need reassurance and structure? Do you enjoy helping pupils build confidence and find their voice? Are you ready to step into a role where your presence genuinely changes a child’s day?

If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d thrive in, we’d love to hear from you.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.