Learning Mentor - Part-time

Sandwich Infant; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Featherby Partnership Schools are seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils who may face barriers to learning. You’ll work with teachers, families and external partners to provide mentoring and pastoral support that helps children feel valued and ready to learn.

You’ll build confidence, resilience and social-emotional skills, develop personalised support plans, and help pupils through key transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or pastoral/mentoring roles desirable.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group mentoring and pastoral support
• Help pupils overcome barriers affecting learning and wellbeing
• Develop and review personalised support to meet individual needs
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes to learning
• Support pupils through key transitions and changes
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies

Skills

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Join Featherby Partnership Schools as a Learning Mentor!

Support. Encourage. Inspire – helping every child overcome barriers and thrive.

Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential? Do you believe strong relationships, encouragement and the right support can help every child succeed?

Featherby Partnership Schools are seeking a caring, motivated and committed Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference to children and families.

About The Role

You’ll support pupils who may face barriers to learning, helping them build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Working closely with teachers, families and external agencies, you’ll provide targeted mentoring and pastoral support, building trusted relationships and helping children feel valued, understood and ready to learn.

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

• Provide individual and small-group mentoring and pastoral support
• Help pupils overcome barriers affecting their learning and wellbeing
• Develop and review personalised support to meet individual needs
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes to learning
• Support pupils through key transitions and changes
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children facing additional challenges
• Has high aspirations and believes every child can flourish
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and families
• Can motivate pupils and adapt support to individual needs
• Is calm, patient, resilient and a strong team player
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Experience in a school, pastoral, mentoring, youth work or family support environment would be desirable.

What We Offer

At Featherby, every colleague plays an important role in helping our children thrive. As part of Maritime Academy Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
• High-quality CPD and opportunities to develop your career
• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and wider wellbeing support

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit.

Find out more about the role, school and Trust in our Candidate Information Pack.

Featherby Partnership Schools and Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with current safeguarding guidance.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels.