Learning Mentor: Pupil Wellbeing & Support

Elms Farm Community Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Elms Farm Community Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate Learning Mentor to support pupils facing barriers to school life. You will help pupils engage in learning and achieve positive outcomes, with a nurturing approach that values every child.

The role focuses on building relationships, delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions, promoting emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning opportunities within an inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy and patience with pupils.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem and resilience.
• Develop strategies to improve behaviour for learning.
• Support vulnerable pupils and those experiencing social, emotional or mental health difficulties.
• Work with families to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Support reintegration following periods of absence.
• Monitor attendance concerns and contribute to attendance action plans.
• Adhere to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Liaise with Designated Safeguarding Leads regarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings where required.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers.
• Signpost families to appropriate services and support.
• Contribute to Early Help and Team Around the Family processes.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Promote equality, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Help ensure all pupils can access learning opportunities.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCo, DSLs and the wider pastoral team.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals.
• Contribute to school improvement priorities relating to wellbeing, attendance and behaviour.

Job description

Elms Farm Community Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate Learning Mentor to support pupils facing barriers to school life. You will help pupils engage in learning and achieve positive outcomes, with a nurturing approach that values every child.

The role focuses on building relationships, delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions, promoting emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning opportunities within an inclusive school community.