Learning Mentor

Senploy; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a large primary school in Oldbury. You will support pupils across KS1 and KS2 who may experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties, working closely with teachers and the pastoral team.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, help children manage emotions, and deliver targeted interventions to boost engagement and attendance, with a calm, patient approach and strong communication with families.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children in a school, mentoring or pastoral role.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting SEMH needs.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils requiring additional support.
• Help children manage emotions, develop resilience and improve behaviour.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement and attendance.

Skills

1:1 mentoring

Behaviour management

SEMH support

Communication

Relationship-building

Passion for helping children

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children's behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing?

Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a large, welcoming primary school in Oldbury. The school supports pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and has a strong focus on inclusion, positive behaviour and helping every child reach their potential.

You’ll work closely with teachers and the pastoral team, supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 who may experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

In this role, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils requiring additional support.


• Help children manage emotions, develop resilience and improve behaviour.


• Support pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD and challenging behaviour.


• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.


• Deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement and attendance.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience supporting primary-aged children in a school, mentoring or pastoral role.


• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting SEMH needs.


• A calm, patient and consistent approach.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process

• Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.


• Trial Day - Experience the school before making a decision.


• Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you’re ready to begin.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Learning Mentor | Primary Learning Mentor | Behaviour Mentor | Pastoral Support | SEMH Support | Behaviour Support | Emotional Regulation | ADHD Support | Autism Support | 1:1 Mentoring | Small Group Interventions | Inclusion Support | KS1 & KS2 | Primary School | Challenging Behaviour | Pupil Wellbeing | Oldbury | Birmingham