Learning Mentor

Few
roles in a school have the power to change a child's experience of education in
the way that a Learning Mentor can. Every day presents an opportunity to build confidence,
nurture resilience and help children overcome barriers that may otherwise limit
their potential. Through trusted relationships, compassionate support and
skilled intervention, you will help children feel safe, valued and successful,
creating foundations that can positively influence the rest of their lives.

At Netherthorpe Primary School,
we believe that every child deserves an adult who champions them, celebrates
their achievements and helps them navigate life's challenges. As our Learning
Mentor, you will be at the heart of this work. You will support children and
families through both everyday successes and more complex circumstances,
helping to strengthen wellbeing, improve engagement and ensure that every child
feels a true sense of belonging.

This
is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about making a
difference. Working closely with children, families, staff and external
professionals, you will lead pastoral interventions, support positive behaviour
and play a key role in removing barriers to learning and development. No two
days will be the same, but every day will provide an opportunity to have a
meaningful impact on a child's life.

This is a
varied, rewarding and highly impactful role. You will work directly with
children who need additional pastoral support, deliver targeted interventions
and wellbeing groups, and play a key role in supporting our Senior Leadership
Team to promote positive behaviour and engagement across school. You will build
strong relationships with children, families and external agencies, helping to
ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed.

The
successful candidate will:

• Provide pastoral support for
  children identified as needing additional help with their wellbeing,
  behaviour, attendance or engagement with school.


• Deliver a range of pastoral
  interventions and small group programmes that promote confidence,
  resilience, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.


• Work closely with children to
  identify barriers to learning and participation and support them to
  overcome these.


• Support the Senior Leadership Team
  in embedding positive behaviour strategies across school to help children
  make positive choices.


• Build positive and supportive
  relationships with parents and carers, acting as a key point of contact
  where appropriate.


• Liaise effectively with a range of
  external agencies and professionals to provide coordinated support for
  children and families.


• Help identify personal, family,
  community and school-based issues that may be impacting on a child's
  wellbeing, attendance or behaviour.


• Contribute to the development of a
  nurturing, inclusive ethos where every child feels valued, supported and
  able to succeed.


• Work collaboratively with staff
  across the school to ensure children receive joined-up support that meets
  their individual needs.

• Support
  children attending breakfast and after-school clubs, fostering a welcoming and
  inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing, confidence and positive social
  interaction.
• Accompany
  and support children on school trips, visits and residentials, helping them to
  engage fully in these experiences and ensuring appropriate pastoral support is
  available beyond the classroom

  We are looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
  • Is patient, kind and able to build positive relationships with children from all backgrounds.
  • Understands the challenges some children and families face and approaches these with empathy and compassion.
  • Is curious, reflective and solution-focused.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Can remain calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations.
  • Is a positive role model for children.
  • Works effectively as part of a team and values collaboration.
  • Has high expectations for every child and believes all children can succeed.