Learning Mentor and Learning Support Assistant - TTO - 2 Year FTC

Ref: SCH-ThBS-0085 7 day(s) remaining

Establishment: The BRIT School Location: The BRIT School Salary: £28,340.40 (£31,986 FTE) Department: AEN Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 07/07/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 15/07/2025 Start Date: 26/08/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/07/2027) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 13 - 15

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Learning Mentor and Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team. Working closely with students aged 14–19 in a vibrant arts-based secondary and post-16 setting, you’ll help young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential – both academically and personally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support and mentor students, particularly those with social, emotional or behavioural needs, in both classroom and one-to-one settings. If you're passionate about inclusive education, youth development, and the performing arts, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

The BRIT School is a unique institution offering specialist education in the arts and related technologies, alongside the full range of National Curriculum subjects. Recently judged ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories by Ofsted The BRIT School is sponsored by the British Record Industry and has a unique relationship with the performing and creative arts industries. We offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can make a significant impact. You will be part of a dedicated leadership team that values collaboration, development, and student well-being.

The school runs a five-term academic year with some school holidays falling at different times to the usual Local Authority school breaks. Please see our website for further details of our term dates.

Skills

CPD / Training
Willingness and capacity to undertake IT and other training to support the needs of students	Essential
Trained in Mental Health First Aid (or similar qualification).	Essential
Willingness to undergo specialised training	Essential
English and Maths at GCSE grade 4	Essential
Personal Attributes
Flexible and open to continuous change	Essential
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people	Essential
Committed to equality	Essential
Ability to work effectively within a team	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills)	Essential
Excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills)	Essential
Resilience – the ability to remain calm and work well under pressure	Essential
Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, colleagues and some outside agencies.	Essential
Good literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.	Essential
Ability to analyse, interpret and collate information about students in order to write effective reports	Essential
Good ICT key skills.	Essential
Experience
Experience of delivering specific intervention programmes	Desirable
Proven ability or interest in Arts Education	Desirable
Proven ability in youth work or a similar role	Essential
Proven ability in a learning support, mentor or similar role	Essential
Knowledge of SEND	Essential
Understanding of how to monitor and track the progress of pupils	Desirable