Part-Time KS2 Learning Mentor - Druids Heath (Jan Start)

Aspire People; Wythall CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a passionate Learning Mentor for a part-time role in Wythall, supporting children in Key Stage 2 who face challenges in their learning. Starting on 5th January 2025, this role offers competitive rates of £89 - £110 per day. Responsibilities include providing individual support, collaborating with teachers, and fostering positive behaviour. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, particularly those with emotional difficulties, and a strong understanding of support strategies to help children succeed academically and socially.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Access to professional development opportunities

Supportive team and dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring or providing pastoral care is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Ability to differentiate support for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children.
• Monitor and track students' academic progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional skills development.

Skills

Experience working with children in KS2

Understanding strategies for challenging behaviours

Compassionate and patient

Ability to build relationships

Creating an engaging learning environment

Job description

S2 Learning Mentor | Druids Heath, Birmingham

Part time (2-3 PDW) | Ongoing Role | Starting 5th January 2025

Salary: £89 - £110 per day

We are seeking a KS2 Learning Mentor to join a primary school in Druids Heath, Birmingham, starting on 5th January 2025. This ongoing, part-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to support children in Key Stage 2, particularly those facing challenging behaviours and additional learning needs.

As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with children to help them overcome barriers to learning, support their behavioural development, and ensure they progress academically. You will play a key role in bringing children up to where they need to be, providing consistent and compassionate support to help them thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children, particularly those with challenging behaviours
• Work to engage and motivate children, ensuring they stay on track with their learning and development
• Support the classroom teacher in adapting learning to meet the individual needs of students
• Encourage positive behaviour, helping children to develop social and emotional skills
• Monitor and track students' academic progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents
• Help students develop their self-esteem, resilience, and confidence, addressing emotional barriers to learning
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support
• Assist with implementing tailored interventions to support academic and behavioural progress

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in KS2, especially those with behavioural or emotional difficulties
• Strong understanding of strategies to support children with challenging behaviours
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships with children
• Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment that supports children's academic progress
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum and how to differentiate support for individual needs
• Experience in mentoring or providing pastoral care is highly desirable

Why Choose Aspire People

• Competitive daily rates of pay: £89 - £110 per day
• Ongoing role with a long-term commitment, providing stability and continuity
• Supportive team and access to professional development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra support

If you're passionate about supporting children who need that extra help to overcome challenges, this could be the perfect role for you!

To apply, please submit your most recent CV and we'll be in touch with more about this exciting opportunity.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks