Learning Mentor

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A local primary school in Coventry is seeking a Learning Mentor to provide support for pupils facing challenges in their education. The role focuses on developing positive mentoring relationships, improving attendance, and fostering a safe learning environment. Candidates should share a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children. The position offers strong professional development support and requires an enhanced DBS check. Interested applicants should contact the school for a visit and submit their applications appropriately.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and motivation to support children's learning.
• Experience in mentoring or similar role preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to address pupil needs.
• Develop one-to-one mentoring relationships.
• Contribute to raising standards and improving attendance.
• Support children to feel safe and happy.

Skills

Collaborative working

Mentoring

Communication

Understanding of children's needs

Job description

Whitmore Park Primary School,

We have the following vacancy to start as soon as possible.

Learning Mentor

We are looking to appoint a person who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and also shows enthusiasm and motivation to:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to address the needs of pupils, who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school to achieve to their full potential.
• Develop positive one-to-one mentoring relationships with pupils identified as needing support.
• Contribute to raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour.
• Support all children to feel happy and safe in school.

The school offers all of their staff fantastic support within a strong programme of professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is needed for this post. Two references will be taken up for all short-listed candidates prior to interview or appointment.

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email: [e-mail] or Tel: [phone] if you would like to arrange an appointment.

Completed applications can be emailed to: [e-mail], handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager.