Supportive Learning Mentor for Student Growth

Sandwich Infant; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Featherby Partnership Schools are seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils who may face barriers to learning. You’ll work with teachers, families and external partners to provide mentoring and pastoral support that helps children feel valued and ready to learn.

You’ll build confidence, resilience and social-emotional skills, develop personalised support plans, and help pupils through key transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or pastoral/mentoring roles desirable.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group mentoring and pastoral support
• Help pupils overcome barriers affecting learning and wellbeing
• Develop and review personalised support to meet individual needs
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes to learning
• Support pupils through key transitions and changes
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies

Skills

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Featherby Partnership Schools are seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils who may face barriers to learning. You’ll work with teachers, families and external partners to provide mentoring and pastoral support that helps children feel valued and ready to learn.

You’ll build confidence, resilience and social-emotional skills, develop personalised support plans, and help pupils through key transitions.