Two-School Learning Mentor & Wellbeing Champion

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Eckington, Birkhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckington Junior School and Birkhill Infant and Nursery School are seeking a Learning Mentor to join our two-school team. This role supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, leads targeted interventions and provides pastoral support to help children engage with learning.

You will work with families and staff to promote positive behaviour, monitor attendance and support inclusion, with training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) contributing to pupil welfare

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Lead targeted interventions and provide pastoral support to help children engage with learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and strengthen relationships with families and staff.
• Monitor attendance and work with families to overcome barriers to regular attendance.
• Undertake training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and contribute to pupil welfare across both schools.

Job description

Eckington Junior School and Birkhill Infant and Nursery School are seeking a Learning Mentor to join our two-school team. This role supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, leads targeted interventions and provides pastoral support to help children engage with learning.

You will work with families and staff to promote positive behaviour, monitor attendance and support inclusion, with training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) contributing to pupil welfare