Pastoral Learning Mentor – Nurture, Belong, Grow

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Deykin Avenue J&I School is seeking a caring Learning Mentor to provide nurture and pastoral support to children across the school. You will build trusting relationships and help children feel happy, safe and ready to learn, working closely with the leadership team to identify and support individual needs.

You will deliver individual and small-group interventions, support emotional wellbeing, and contribute to a positive school environment where every child belongs.

Qualifications

• Caring, approachable and passionate about supporting children.
• Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing and pastoral support to children across the school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and help them develop confidence and resilience.
• Work closely with the leadership team to identify children who may benefit from additional support.
• Provide individual and small-group interventions based on identified needs.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships and engagement with learning.
• Help children to develop strategies to manage their emotions and overcome barriers to learning.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and welcoming school environment where every child feels a sense of belonging.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and families to ensure children receive appropriate support.
• Monitor and review the impact of pastoral support and contribute to relevant records and discussions.

Skills

Caring

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Deykin Avenue J&I School is seeking a caring Learning Mentor to provide nurture and pastoral support to children across the school. You will build trusting relationships and help children feel happy, safe and ready to learn, working closely with the leadership team to identify and support individual needs.

You will deliver individual and small-group interventions, support emotional wellbeing, and contribute to a positive school environment where every child belongs.