Learning Mentor

Exceed Academies Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multi-academy trust in Bradford is seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. The role focuses on developing trusting relationships to enhance students' confidence and engagement in school. Responsibilities include collaborating with school staff, promoting positive behaviour, and implementing tailored interventions. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience working in a pastoral environment. The trust offers a supportive team atmosphere and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for further development training

Supportive Trust central team

Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

Free, on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or pastoral setting.
• Ability to promote wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Understanding of SEMH and safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with emotional, behavioural or social needs.
• Develop trusting relationships to boost confidence and self-esteem.
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to learning.

Skills

Emotional support

Behaviour management

Building relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will work directly with pupils who may experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or attendance challenges. The role will involve helping pupils engage positively with school life, build resilience and develop the skills they need to succeed both in an out of the classroom. Horton Park Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT. If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at https://www.hortonparkacademy.co.uk/.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with emotional, behavioural or social needs through 1:1 sessions, small groups and informal meetings
• Develop trusting, nurturing relationships with pupils to boost confidence, self-esteem and emotional regulation
• Help pupils develop positive behaviour strategies and support their successful inclusion in the classroom
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, Inclusion Leader and families to identify barriers to learning and provide tailored interventions
• Promote wellbeing, friendship skills, positive mental health and resilience through structured support
• Understand the needs of pupils with SEMH, behavioural or safeguarding concerns
• Have experience working with children in a school or pastoral setting
• Hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant to the role

Benefits

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Isma Kousar on 01274 574544 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period. Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 0. Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate's application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.