Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality pastoral and emotional support for pupils
• Deliver targeted interventions (e.g. ELSA, Zones of Regulation, nurture and SEMH support)
• Support pupils with a range of needs including anxiety, friendship difficulties and emotional regulation
• Act as a visible and approachable adult for pupils across school
• Support pupils who find transitions challenging, including at the start of the school day
• Work proactively with families to ensure a joined-up approach to wellbeing
• Contribute to a strong whole-school culture of mental health and inclusion
• Lead and promote wellbeing across the school, supporting staff and contributing to a consistent, inclusive approach

A Supportive & Collaborative Culture

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are keen to learn
• A strong team ethos with shared responsibility and support
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, including a no-email-outside-hours approach
• A focus on professional development through coaching and growth

Investment in Professional Development

• Opportunities to develop expertise in pastoral care, SEMH and inclusion
• Access to high-quality CPD and training (including ELSA and wellbeing approaches)
• A culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice

A Strong Focus on Wellbeing

• A leadership team committed to manageable workload and staff support
• Clear systems and structures to support pastoral work
• Opportunities to shape and influence whole-school wellbeing provision

• Passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and development
• Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
• Proactive, flexible and able to respond to emerging needs
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Is resilient, empathetic and committed to inclusion

Brooklands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.