Learning Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support programmes

Supportive school community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate Learning Support Mentor to join a primary school in Burnley. In this rewarding full-time position, you will provide essential support to pupils facing barriers to learning, helping them develop confidence and skills.

Your responsibilities include offering one-to-one assistance, collaborating with teachers, and promoting a nurturing environment. We offer professional development and a supportive community where your efforts can truly make a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, youth work, or mentoring environment.
• Passionate about supporting young people.
• Good understanding of SEND and inclusion practices (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement.
• Support classroom learning under teachers' direction.
• Implement personalised learning plans.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication and interpersonal skills

Empathy and patience

Ability to build relationships

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Mentor to join our primary school team. This rewarding role involves providing targeted support to pupils who may face barriers to learning, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to thrive both academically and socially.

Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, parents, and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Learning Support Mentor – Primary School

Location: Burnley

Salary: £14.25 - £15 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional learning, emotional, behavioural, or social needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and participation in learning.
• Support classroom learning and reinforce teaching activities under the direction of class teachers.
• Assist in implementing personalised learning and behaviour support plans.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, self-esteem, and positive social skills.
• Support children during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits when required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to ensure effective support for pupils.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

About You

• Has experience working with children in a school, educational, youth work, or mentoring environment.
• Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and succeed.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Is able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has a good understanding of SEND, SEMH, and inclusion practices (desirable).

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.
• Access to wellbeing support programmes.
• A collaborative and dedicated team environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV, outlining all your relevant experience supporting children with additional needs.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.