Learning Mentor (One-to-One Support)

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Mentor to join our Senior School Learning Support department to provide emotional encouragement and academic support to an individual with an Education Health Care Plan.

Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of HLTA, or equivalent, with experience of working in a secondary school environment and working with class teachers to adapt resources / the curriculum up to GCSE level to meet needs. Part of the role may include liaising with specialist providers such as occupational/speech and language therapists, and the delivery of their programme.

This is a full-time post, 08:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, on a rolling fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.

This position is attached to a funded student. In the unlikely event that the student were to leave Highclare School, it could be subject to early termination.

For further details, please see the Job Description.

How to apply

Applicants are required to complete the Highclare School application form and provide a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Completed application forms should be returned by email to HR@highclareschool.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 9 October 2026.

Interview date to be confirmed. However, we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of HLTA, or equivalent, with experience of working in a secondary school environment and working with class teachers to adapt resources / the curriculum up to GCSE level to meet needs. Part of the role may include liaising with specialist providers such as occupational/speech and language therapists, and the delivery of their programme.

This is a full-time post, 08:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, on a rolling fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.