Job Description

30 Hours per week, Term time only, plus Inset days, Permanent - Required to start as soon as possible
Learning mentors at The Wren help students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to engage as happy and confident learners.
Working alongside other colleagues in school, learning mentors advocate for young people in order to improve their outcomes.
With a flexible approach and sense of humour, they look for opportunities to demonstrate to young people that they belong, that they matter and that they can trust the adults around them to support them to be their very best.
The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students. You do not need a specific qualification to apply for this role and we value experience gained from both employment in education and other careers.
Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website
The closing date is Sunday 29th June 2025; Interviews are being held on Thursday 10th July 2025.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or email .
Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone's contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.
Job title Learning Mentor (Teaching Assistant) - The Wren School Job reference SCH3026 Date posted 16/06/2025 Application closing date 29/06/2025 Location Reading Salary 17,288 Per year Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time Job category/type Education, Schools, Youth Work Attachments Job description
30 Hours per week, Term time only, plus Inset days, Permanent - Required to start as soon as possible
Learning mentors at The Wren help students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to engage as happy and confident learners.
Working alongside other colleagues in school, learning mentors advocate for young people in order to improve their outcomes.
With a flexible approach and sense of humour, they look for opportunities to demonstrate to young people that they belong, that they matter and that they can trust the adults around them to support them to be their very best.
The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students. You do not need a specific qualification to apply for this role and we value experience gained from both employment in education and other careers.
Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website
The closing date is Sunday 29th June 2025; Interviews are being held on Thursday 10th July 2025.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or email .
Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone's contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.
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