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Learning Mentor - Cognition & Learning Interventions - Fixed Term

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2002-178S
  • Posted:09/02/2026
  • Pay:KSB - £25,126 (Pro-rata - £17,757)
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:09/03/2026 at 09:30
  • Interviews:Monday 16th March 2026

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Repton Manor Primary school is seeking a caring, motivated Learning Mentor with a focus on the delivery of Cognition and Learning Interventions to join our supportive and inclusive team.

The successful candidate will work with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis to deliver targeted interventions, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote confidence, independence and inclusion.

The role will involve:

  • Delivering structured cognition and learning interventions on a 1:1 and small-group basis

  • Supporting pupils with difficulties relating to memory, attention, processing, organisation and learning skills

  • Adapting learning tasks and strategies to support access to the curriculum

  • Monitoring, recording and reporting pupil progress against individual targets and support plans

  • Supporting positive engagement, behaviour and independence in line with school policies

  • Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo and external professionals

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children with cognition and learning needs.

  • Communicates clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults

  • Is calm, patient, organised and nurturing

  • Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for all learners

Safeguarding

Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process should a suitable candidate be identified.

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026 at 9:30 am
Interviews: Monday 16th March 2026  

Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being inclusion and nurture at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Vikki Reeves
  • Address:Repton Manor Primary School, Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
  • Telephone: 01233 666307
  • Email: bd@lightyear.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.