Learning Mentor at Bramley Grange Academy, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey
LSEAT 17 £28,228 FTE, actual £23,618
Hours Term Time only – 36 hours per week
Flexible hours considered for the right person.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable pupils in Surrey?
Are you returning from university, looking for a career change, or ready to take your next step in education support?
Due to a rapid increase in pupil numbers, Bramley Grange Academy (BGA) is excited to be recruiting three Learning Mentors to join our supportive and caring team from September.
As a Learning Mentor at BGA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who need additional help to thrive—academically, socially and emotionally. You will work closely with students, staff and families to help pupils develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to succeed in school and beyond.
This is a hugely rewarding role where your time, care and encouragement can genuinely change lives.
We are looking for someone who:
May be returning from university, changing career, or seeking progression into education, SEND or pastoral work
Previous experience is helpful, but not essential — the right attitude and commitment matter most.
At Bramley Grange Academy, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported and valued. If you share that belief, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of something special. Apply now to join our growing team.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews carried out accordingly. The organisation reserves the right to close the recruitment process prior to the stated closing date should a suitable appointment be made.
About Us
I am delighted to welcome you to Bramley Grange Academy and to introduce myself as the Headteacher. This is an exciting time for our school as we embark on a period of positive change as part of London South East Academies Trust. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every young person here feels valued and supported – and can achieve their full potential.
We are passionate about high quality teaching and learning, creating opportunities that inspire and engage. We offer a diverse curriculum that allows our pupils to discover their talents, achieve meaningful qualifications, and develop the skills they need for a successful future.
About the Trust
London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.
Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.
We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.
London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.
Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.
Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.
If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at [email protected].
As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.
