Learning Mentor

Oulton Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oulton Primary School in Leeds is seeking a compassionate Learning Mentor to support children and families, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will provide pastoral, emotional and behavioural support, build trusted relationships with families and liaise with external agencies to coordinate support.

They will play a key role in promoting attendance, wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes for our most vulnerable children

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to have sensitive conversations.
• Understands safeguarding procedures and promotes welfare of children.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency team.
• Organised, proactive and accurate with records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support children to overcome barriers to learning and enable academic and personal growth.
• Deliver targeted pastoral, emotional and behavioural interventions.
• Build positive relationships with families and carers to support learning.
• Liaise with external agencies to coordinate support for pupils.
• Promote attendance, wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

Skills

Child experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting children and families to overcome barriers to learning, enabling every child to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils requiring additional pastoral, emotional and behavioural support, delivering targeted interventions, building positive relationships with families and liaising effectively with a range of external agencies. They will play a key role in promoting attendance, wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children, young people and families, particularly those facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to hold challenging conversations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Understands safeguarding procedures and is committed to promoting the welfare of children.
• Can work effectively as part of a multi-agency team.
• Is organised, proactive and able to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Has a passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is child-centered, nurturing and committed to helping every child thrive within a supportive and inclusive school community.