Inclusion & Pupil Mentor: Catalyst for Confidence

Thursfield Primary School; Burslem; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thursfield Primary School is seeking an Inclusion and Pupil Mentor to support teaching and learning, helping children overcome barriers to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers, families and external agencies to plan targeted mentoring and group activities.

You will engage with pupils one-to-one and in groups, develop action plans, monitor progress and contribute to a positive, safeguarding-focused environment within the school.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to empathise with and motivate learners.
• Skills in persuading, negotiating and influencing are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support, motivate and guide pupils to help them overcome barriers.
• Work with teachers and staff to identify learners’ needs and plan support.
• Mentor pupils one-to-one or in small/large groups.
• Maintain and report on progress with action plans.
• Deliver group sessions and workshops as needed, including with parents.
• Provide behaviour and emotional support during lunchtimes and in lessons.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Empathy

Negotiation and influencing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Record keeping

IT skills

Behaviour and safeguarding

Time management

Tools

Office IT software

Job description

Thursfield Primary School is seeking an Inclusion and Pupil Mentor to support teaching and learning, helping children overcome barriers to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers, families and external agencies to plan targeted mentoring and group activities.

You will engage with pupils one-to-one and in groups, develop action plans, monitor progress and contribute to a positive, safeguarding-focused environment within the school.