Learning Mentor - Teaching Assistant

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Reading

21/06/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£17,841 Per year

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Region

Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type

Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted

11/06/2026

Job reference

SCH3457

30 Hours per week (8.30am to 3.00pm), Term time only plus Inset days - Permanent

To start September, or may be sooner for the right candidate

Learning mentors at The Wren help students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to engage as happy and confident learners.

Working alongside other colleagues in school, learning mentors advocate for young people in order to improve their outcomes. With a flexible approach and sense of humour, they look for opportunities to demonstrate to young people that they belong, that they matter and that they can trust the adults around them to support them to be their very best.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students.

You do not need a specific qualification to apply for this role and we value experience gained from both employment in education and other careers.

Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website www.wren.excalibur.org.uk

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or ***email_hidden***

The closing date is 9.00am Monday 22nd June 2026;

Interview date Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos.

We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.