Learnng Mentor

Milk Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

APSCo Compliance+ accredited Safer-rek

Flexible days and hours

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Mentor to support pupils at a Liverpool primary school from September. The role focuses on mentoring, pastoral support and helping KS1/KS2 students access learning.

You will build positive relationships, support behaviour, and work with teachers to create an inclusive, wellbeing-centred classroom environment in the L12 area of Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or related settings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with students.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to individuals and small groups.
• Support children in KS1 or KS2 to access learning and achieve targets.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience and self-esteem.
• Work with teaching staff to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Support students during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and enrichment activities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Pastoral support

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Mentor

Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We’re currently recruiting for a Learning Mentor to join a Primary School in Liverpool, starting in September.

You’ll be joining an inclusive school, focused on inclusion and wellbeing. The school is based in the L12 area of Liverpool

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with students.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to individuals and small groups.
• Support children in either KS1 or KS2 classes to access learning and achieve their educational targets.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, self-esteem and positive coping strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Support students during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and enrichment activities as required.

Requirements or Skills

• Experience working with children or young adults in an educational, nursery, social care, community, or volunteer role or similar in the last 12 months.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care, mentoring or support setting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations.
• Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.