Learning Mentor

Published
9 June 2026
Location
Burnley, Lancashire
Category
Job Type
Department
Teachers
Sector
Education
Office
Education
Hours
Full Time
Pay Rate
£80-100 per day
Location
Burnley
County

Description

Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join a well-established and supportive Primary school in the Burnley area.

The position is full time, 5 days per week, due to start in September 2026 and is an ongoing long term role.

 

Position Details:

Job Title: Learning Mentor

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026 - Ongoing, Long Term

Contract Type: Full-time, 5 days per week, 8.15am – 4pm (One day to have a 3.45pm finish)

Daily Rate: £80 – £100 per day (dependant on experience)

 

About the Role:

  • Ensure any barriers to learning are identified and overcome.
  • Work closely with staff and alongside children and their families, providing high quality care, advice and support.
  • Work with children and families across the whole school; from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Be committed to pastoral care and collaborative working.

 

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
  • Be confident when communicating with a variety of professionals in different contexts including face to face meetings.
  • Be who will spend time working with children in their classrooms when required.
  • Has experience of working with children and families within EYFS, KS1 and KS2 mainstream school.
  • Has experience of nurturing child interaction and behaviour.
  • Is resilient, reflective and committed to working as part of a team.
  • Consistently has high expectations both for themselves and the children in their care.
  • Will ensure children are supported socially, emotionally and academically to make progress from their starting points.
  • Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people
  • Provide details of last 2 latest references, covering the last 5 years’ work history
  • Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration
  • Be willing to complete a face to face registration and satisfy several checks

 

Why Work with Rotherwood Education?

  • Competitive daily pay
  • Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement
  • Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles
  • Streamlined and efficient registration process

 

If you're a committed Learning Mentor looking for a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive Burnley Primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.

This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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