Learning Mentor

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Redruth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pencoys Primary School, part of Crofty Education Trust, is seeking a Learning Mentor to provide Fun fit, speech and language, attendance, first aid and pastoral support, plus mental health lead responsibilities. The post is 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027.

The successful candidate will work within our caring community in Four Lanes, Redruth, supporting pupils through Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans and will be

Qualifications

• Support delivery of Fun fit, speech and language, attendance and pastoral activities.
• Mental health lead responsibilities and PPA cover.
• Ability to work with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

Responsibilities

• Deliver the outlined support provisions to pupils.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Collaborate with staff to promote inclusive education.

Skills

Learning mentorship

Pastoral support

Speech and language support

First aid

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Pencoys Primary School as a Learning Mentor. This is a vital role within the school delivering Fun fit, speech and language, attendance, first aid and pastoral support along with being a mental health lead. The role includes PPA cover. The succesful candidate will have a broad range of skills for this specialist and unique role.

The post is for 31.25 hours a week

Hours: 0830 - 1200 / 1230 pm - 315 pm - Monday to Friday (6.25 hrs per week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Salary: Band 4 / FTE £29,071 / 38 working weeks

£20,580 per annum

Closing date: Wednesday 20th October 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: 2/11/26

Nestled away in the semi-rural area of Four Lanes in the Redruth borough you will find anamazing school united in our care of children and determined as a team of both parents,carers,staff and governors to provide the best possible opportunities for all who are part of thePencoys community. We celebrate uniqueness where we encourage each individual to ‘BeBold, Be Different, Be part of something special’.

Each day we apply our slogan ‘Grow Together’as we strive to be the best that we can be.Learning here is fun and engaging whilst being of the highest quality. Through the teaching ofour broad and balanced curriculum with numerous enrichment opportunities and outdoorlearning we aim for every child to be prepared for life in Modern Britain.

We are seeking to appoint a person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to the ethos of our Schools. The role is to support the delivery of provision as set out in the children’s Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans.As a trust we are committed to improving the lives of young people every day through a relentless focus on learning and personal development. We know that we can only do that if we have the very best teachers working within our team, this is your chance to be part of that growing body of exceptional teachers.

Teachers within our trust work collaboratively both across ages and subjects within their own schools and across all Crofty Schools. We strongly believe in developing the potential of all staff and have a comprehensive professional development programme, for staff at all levels, which understands ours is an intellectual and practical profession that draws its energy from rich conversations.

Our Trust is committed to working collaboratively providing ongoing CPD and career opportunities to enable you to make a difference to the benefit of pupils and the local community.

Crofty Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. There is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.

As a part of our recruitment process, the Trust might carry out online searches on those that have been shortlisted for interview as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. These searches may include, but are not limited to search engines, news websites and social media pages, such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Any information discovered in the searches that the Trust deems relevant, and therefore processes and uses, will be stored in line with our Data Protection Policy and the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

The online searches will be carried out by a member of staff who does not sit on a selection panel and only information relevant to the recruitment process will be passed to the panel.By applying for a vacancy within the Trust, you consent to online searches being carried out, and furthermore, understand that we have a legitimate interest in doing so. We may use any information uncovered to help identify incidents or issues that are available online and may discuss these with you at interview.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Organisation address (inc postcode)

Unit 1 North Crofty, Tolvaddon Business Park, Camborne, TR14 0HX

Contact name

Laura Finney

Contact email

[e-mail]

Website

www.croftymat.org

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.