Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor

TeacherActive Limited.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing support throughout placement

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a dedicated Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor for a primary school in Birmingham. The role focuses on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and development, supporting pupils to overcome barriers and engage in school life.

The candidate will work five days a week using school hours, with duties spanning individual mentoring, small groups and whole-team collaboration to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or above.
• Hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification or above.
• Experience working with children in a primary school or educational setting.
• Availability to work five days per week.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and ability to promote children's welfare.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group pastoral support to pupils needing guidance.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.
• Help pupils develop strategies for managing emotions and behaviour.
• Identify barriers to learning and support pupils to overcome them.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain records of pastoral interventions.

Skills

Pastoral support

Learning mentor

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

West Midlands/ contract / £14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive Rates of Pay
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term / Temporary, facilitated through TeacherActive
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours
Key Stage: Primary – EYFS, KS1 and KS2

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive Primary School that is looking to appoint a committed Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor to join its supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and overall development. The school is committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who may require additional pastoral, emotional or behavioural support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to engage positively with school life.

This is a full-time position requiring availability five days per week, and previous experience working as a Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor or in a similar school-based role would be highly desirable.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor will:

Hold a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or above, or a Level 2 Childcare qualification or above.

Have previous experience working with children within a primary school or educational setting.

Ideally have previous experience as a Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor or similar.

Be available to work five days per week.

Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience and a calm approach.

Be able to establish clear and appropriate professional boundaries.

Work effectively as part of a wider school team.

Have a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor, your responsibilities may include:

Providing individual and small-group pastoral support to pupils who require additional guidance.

Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with pupils.

Supporting children with their emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.

Helping pupils develop strategies for managing emotions and regulating their behaviour.

Identifying barriers to learning and supporting pupils to overcome them.

Supporting pupils with attendance, engagement, behaviour and positive participation in school life.

Delivering targeted mentoring or intervention sessions where required.

Providing a safe and appropriate space for pupils to discuss concerns.

Supporting pupils during periods of heightened emotion or challenging behaviour.

Encouraging positive choices, resilience, independence and appropriate social skills.

Working alongside teachers, the SENCO, pastoral leaders and senior leadership to provide consistent support.

Contributing to individual support plans, behaviour plans and relevant pupil targets where appropriate.

Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining appropriate records of pastoral interventions.

Communicating relevant information with colleagues while maintaining professional confidentiality.

Supporting positive relationships between pupils, staff and families where appropriate.

Recognising safeguarding concerns and reporting these immediately in accordance with school procedures.

Promoting the school's inclusive ethos and ensuring pupils feel respected, supported and valued.

Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be expected to complete the appropriate safer recruitment and compliance process.

Applicants must:

Provide two professional references from recent employers.

Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through TeacherActive.

Have the right to work in the UK.

Provide evidence of relevant qualifications where required.

Complete TeacherActive's registration and safeguarding compliance requirements before commencing a placement.

Benefits of Working Through TeacherActive

By securing this position through TeacherActive, you will benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay.

A dedicated TeacherActive recruitment consultant.

Access to CPD and training opportunities.

Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent work.

Access to opportunities across a wide range of educational settings.