Pastoral Support & Learning Mentor - Elevate Wellbeing

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

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.