Learning Mentor: Pupil Wellbeing & Support

Elms Farm Community Primary School; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elms Farm Primary School is seeking a Learning Mentor in Garretts Green to support pupils facing barriers to learning and to help them engage fully in school life. You will work with teachers to provide targeted interventions and to foster positive, inclusive relationships across the school community.

The role emphasises safeguarding, attendance, and wellbeing, with opportunities to collaborate with the SENDCo, pastoral team, and external agencies to ensure all pupils access learning

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 Primary School is seeking a Learning Mentor in Garretts Green to support pupils facing barriers to learning and to help them engage fully in school life. You will work with teachers to provide targeted interventions and to foster positive, inclusive relationships across the school community.

The role emphasises safeguarding, attendance, and wellbeing, with opportunities to collaborate with the SENDCo, pastoral team, and external agencies to ensure all pupils access learning