Learning Mentor - Roberts Primary School

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dudley seeks a dedicated Learning Mentor. This role involves supporting children's emotional, social, and academic development, fostering resilience and engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, families, and external support services. The position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to staff well-being with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting emotional and social development in children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils to help remove barriers to learning.
• Provide targeted support for children facing challenges.
• Work closely with external agencies to create support plans.
• Deliver interventions to promote resilience and engagement.

Skills

Compassionate support

Relationship building

Behavior management

Intervention planning

Job description

Overview

Roberts Primary School is a state-of-the-art, 3-form school in North Dudley with facilities including Nursery, wraparound care and an Environment Zone with a 4-acre forest school. The school is on an exciting journey of development with a newly formed leadership team who are forward thinking, research driven and committed to the well-being of all staff and pupils.

Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentor to join our school team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children\'s emotional, social and academic development, ensuring that every child can thrive and achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils to help remove barriers to learning.
• Provide targeted support for children who may face challenges with behaviour, attendance, confidence, or wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, families and external agencies to create tailored support plans.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote resilience, engagement and progress.
• Be a positive role model, encouraging pupils to develop skills for life both inside and outside the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

• Highly motivated staff
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• A commitment to staff well-being with access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7, free counselling, financial and legal advice)
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• Valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment conducive to learning
• Competitive salary

Role details

The Learning Mentor role is 35 hours a week / 39 weeks a year (Term time + 5 training days).

Applying and deadlines

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 October 2025. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 9 October 2025.

Safeguarding and requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

How to contact

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mr Lawrence via 01384 987 330 or [e-mail].

For assistance with applications, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail].