Inclusion Learning Mentor
NJC Scale 5 – £29,064 to £31,022 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
Actual Salary £26,470 to £28,254 pro rata
Full time (37 hours per week) term-time only
Permanent
From September 2026
Longhill High School is seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and caring Inclusion Learning Mentor to join our dedicated Inclusion Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.
Working closely with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies, you will play a key role in helping students engage positively with school life. You will provide both one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils develop the social, emotional and behavioural skills needed to succeed.
Based primarily within our Focus Centre, you will become a trusted adult for students who require additional support, helping them remain engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes.
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring or pastoral setting.
Is able to build positive and professional relationships with students.
Can support students who may be facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
Is confident delivering one-to-one and small group interventions.
Works well as part of a team and remains calm under pressure.
Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every young person can succeed.
This role could be ideal for:
Learning Mentors
Teaching Assistants
Behaviour Mentors
Youth Workers
Pastoral Support Staff
Graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or youth work
Why Join Longhill High School?
In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2024), inspectors recognised the school’s positive culture, noting:
“Leaders support staff well. They are mindful of their workload. Staff feel motivated and valued.”
At Longhill High School, we are proud of our strong sense of community and commitment to staff wellbeing.
We offer:
Supportive and approachable leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload
Excellent professional development opportunities
A collaborative and welcoming staff culture
Regular training and development
Opportunities to develop specialist inclusion and pastoral skills
A stable and secure role within a community school
Free on-site parking
Access to on-site gym and sports facilities available via Membership
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 27 July 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in the week commencing 27 July 2026 following shortlisting
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Department Support Staff
Classification Permanent
Rate NJC Scale 5 - £29,064 to £31,022 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
Hours 37 Hours a week Term Time Only
Closing Date July 27, 2026
Job Pack
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Enquiries & How to Apply
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher’s PA
[email protected]
Please return your application by email to: [email protected] or by post for the attention of the Headteacher’s PA, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Longhill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates must complete our standard application form in order to be considered. CVs are not accepted in the interests of safeguarding.
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