Welholme - Learning Mentor

Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join their Pastoral Team in September 2025. This full-time, permanent role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development. As a Learning Mentor, you will provide targeted support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their academic and personal goals. You will collaborate closely with teachers and parents to foster a nurturing environment that promotes both academic success and emotional well-being. If you are committed to making a positive impact on young learners' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or support role is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to raise achievement.
• Provide guidance focusing on social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Engage with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Empathy and patience

Teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child development

Job description

Closing date for applications: 4 June 2025, 12.00pm

Reference Number: ELTAPR15

Required Sept 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development?

Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate, and help students reach their full potential?

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral Team from September 2025.

This is a full-time (pro-rata), permanent position, ideal for someone who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you will provide targeted support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and assisting them in achieving their academic and personal goals. You will work closely with teachers, other support staff, and parents to create a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to help raise achievement and confidence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to children, focusing on social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to implement learning strategies and interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, offering encouragement and motivation.
• Support children in developing resilience and improving their wellbeing.
• Work closely with other members of the Pastoral Team to ensure the safeguarding of all children in the school.
• Engage with parents/carers to keep them informed about their child’s progress.
• Run the School Council group, liaising with the Principal.

About You:

• Experience working with children in an educational or support role (desirable).
• A patient, empathetic, and approachable nature.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to supporting students.
• Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable, but not essential.

Welholme Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment: this post requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged, for more information please call the school office on 01472 329944

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 12pm

Interview date: Week Commencing 16 th June 2025