Pastoral HLTA: Student Wellbeing & Learning Support

Netherthorpe Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Netherthorpe Primary School in Sheffield is seeking a Learning Mentor to support children with pastoral needs and to work with teachers to identify strategies for self-regulation and learning access.

The role involves small group work, classroom support, engaging families and agencies, and covering release time. The successful candidate will be patient, curious, a positive role model and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Work with groups of children identified as needing additional pastoral care.
• Support teachers in identifying and implementing strategies to help children self-regulate and access learning, including reviewing behaviour targets as required.
• Contribute to development and delivery of programmes that foster positive attitudes, motivation, self-esteem and educational achievement.
• Work with individuals or small groups on specific aspects of need through various strategies and structured interventions.
• Identify personal, community, family and school issues affecting children and young people.
• Collaborate with the Learning Mentor to engage with outside agencies and families to support children in and beyond school.
• Teach whole classes or groups to cover absence or release time.

Job description

Netherthorpe Primary School in Sheffield is seeking a Learning Mentor to support children with pastoral needs and to work with teachers to identify strategies for self-regulation and learning access.

The role involves small group work, classroom support, engaging families and agencies, and covering release time. The successful candidate will be patient, curious, a positive role model and a team player.