Senior Learning Mentor

Outwood Primary; Heald Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Caring school environment

CPD opportunities

Trauma-informed practice training

Community impact

Job summary

Outwood Primary School in Heald Green is seeking a compassionate Senior Learning Mentor to tackle barriers to attendance and provide targeted pastoral support for vulnerable children. You will engage with pupils, families and external services to secure sustained engagement and improve wellbeing.

This fixed-term role, with 32.5 hours per week during term time, offers a supportive leadership team, CPD opportunities, and trauma-informed practice training, making a meaningful difference in the

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or families in educational, social care, or youth-work settings.
• Deep understanding of barriers to primary school attendance and challenges faced by vulnerable families.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Extreme resilience, patience, and non-judgmental approach to pastoral care.
• Excellent organisational skills for tracking data and safeguarding records.

Responsibilities

• Pastoral Support: Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring for emotional regulation and resilience.
• Vulnerable Pupil Advocacy: Be the safety net for vulnerable children and learners.
• Family Liaison: Build strong relationships with parents to foster trust and collaboration.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with local authorities, social care, and health professionals.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication skills

Resilience

Organisation

Attendance support

Job description

Outwood Primary School
Outwood Road
Heald Green
Stockport
SK8 3ND
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Job Title: Senior Learning Mentor
Salary: Scale 5 point 12 -17 £22,195-£24,076 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 32.5 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Term time only
Contract type: Fixed term for one year
Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Start Date: ASAP

About Us

At Outwood Primary School, our motto is 'we care, we learn, we grow'. We are a warm, inclusive, and vibrant community school dedicated to ensuring every single child feels a deep sense of belonging from the moment they step through our doors. Guided by our ACORN core values (Aspirational, Curious, Open-minded, Respectful/Resilient, Nurturing), we work tirelessly to create an environment where all pupils can thrive.
We know that for children to achieve their full potential, they need to be in school, feeling safe, happy, and supported. We are looking to appoint an empathetic, driven, and highly proactive Learning Mentor to join our team, specifically focusing on breaking down barriers to attendance and championing our most vulnerable learners.

The Role

As a Learning Mentor, you will be a vital bridge between home and school. You will work dynamically with pupils, families, and external agencies to tackle absence and provide targeted pastoral intervention for vulnerable children (including those with SEND, or eligible for Free School Meals).

Key Responsibilities

• Pastoral Support: Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions focusing on emotional regulation, building resilience, and self-esteem.
• Vulnerable Pupil Advocacy: Act as a key point of contact and safety net for vulnerable children, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and ready to learn.
• Family Liaison: Build strong, non-judgmental relationships with parents and carers to rebuild trust and foster collaborative relationships with the school.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner with Stockport Local Authority teams, social care, and health professionals to ensure early intervention framework actions are delivered effectively.

About You

You are someone who looks past a statistic to see the child behind it. You don't just ask why a child isn't in school; you dedicate yourself to fixing the root cause.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working with children or families in an educational, social care, or youth-work setting.
• A deep understanding of the barriers that impact primary school attendance and the challenges faced by vulnerable families.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills - the ability to have warm but honest and firm conversations with adults and children alike.
• Extreme resilience, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to pastoral care.
• Excellent organisational skills for tracking data, monitoring trends, and maintaining robust safeguarding records.

What We Can Offer You

• An incredibly supportive, friendly, and visible leadership team.
• A genuinely caring school environment where your well-being matters as much as the pupils'.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and trauma-informed practice training.
• The chance to make a profound, tangible difference in the Heald Green and wider Stockport community.

Safeguarding Notice: Outwood Primary School is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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