Learning Mentor (Achievement)

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Rochdale seeks a Permanent Learning Mentor to support children's attainment and progress. The ideal candidate will work with children to develop listening skills, self-regulation, and provide emotional support. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and a commitment to 'Success for All' in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Committed to excellence

Supportive team

Welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children's attainment and progress.
• Ability to engage children with good listening and attention skills.
• Experience with emotional support interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support children to develop good listening skills.
• Teach self-regulation for class participation.
• Provide mentorship and emotional support through interventions.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good communication skills

Ability to provide emotional support

Job description

Overview

Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19-24)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday)

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: £25,970 - £28,684

Interview Date: Monday 6th October 2025

Start Date: ASAP

The Governing Body of Heybrook Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a Permanent Learning Mentor (Achievement).

Heybrook Primary and Nursery School is a large, multi-cultural primary school situated in Rochdale. The school currently has 669 children from 2 to 11 years of age. Our school motto is ‘Be happy, be healthy, be successful and learn together’ and as a school community, we are committed to ensuring that we achieve this for each and every one of our children.

We are looking for a Learning Mentor to support children with their attainment and progress. You will be focusing on supporting children to reach their full potential in school. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making sure each and every one of our children is the best they can be.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children to develop good listening and attention skills in early years.
• Teaching children self-regulation to enable them to participate fully in class.
• Supporting children develop relationships at lunch time.
• Provide mentorship and emotional support through interventions such as ELSA, Anger management sessions etc.
• Developing pastoral plans for individual children to support them regulating their behaviour.

You will be working with a large staff with a large inclusion team. Any training needed will be provided but experience working with children across the age range is essential.

We offer you

• A ‘Good’ school, committed to excellence.
• Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly children.
• An experienced, hard-working and supportive team of staff and governors.
• A school committed to ‘Success for All’.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] by 11.59pm on Wednesday 1st October 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Documentation

• Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Guidance
• Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice

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