About Us

32.5 Hours per Week

Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

Required from September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success in school?

We are seeking a calm, resilient and positive Learning Mentor to provide pastoral and mentoring support for students across Key Stages 3–5. The role involves building strong relationships with students, supporting behaviour and emotional regulation, helping students engage positively with school life and contributing to a safe and supportive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with young people in a school, youth work or support setting who enjoys working as part of a team and making a real difference to students’ wellbeing and progress. Experience of working with students with SEND would be advantageous, although training and support will be provided.

“Staff are proud to work at the school. They say that leaders consider their well-being and that they have the support and training they need to do their job.” (Ofsted 2024)

We provide all of our staff with a comprehensive training programme, including trauma-informed crisis prevention training (CPI). We understand the demands of working in a special school and provide all staff with 30 minutes Administration & Development time each day. Staff also benefit from a supportive team environment and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 

Garratt Park School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 who have moderate learning difficulties, along with other special needs disabilities including Autism, SCLN, sensory impairments and a small number with more complex needs.  We are situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth and most of our students come from the local area, from diverse backgrounds with around one third entitled to free school meals.  Earlsfield is well served by public transport with easy access to the city centre.

Please contact Janice Button at recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk  for further information.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk  

Closing date: 03 June 2026 (at noon0

Interviews: Week commencing 08 June 2026     

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to a DBS check. 

 CVs are not accepted.

Garratt Park School

Waldron Road

London, SW18 3TB

Tel:   020 8946 5769

Email:  info@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone

Current roll: 215

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils