Learning Mentor

Position Details

Job Title:

Learning Mentor

Location:

Nelson, Lancashire

Start Date:

September 2026 or sooner

Contract Type:
Full-time, temp to perm

Daily Rate: £80 - £90 per day (dependent on experience)

The school is looking to appoint a committed Learning Mentor to support pupils in overcoming barriers to education and developing positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour. Working closely with the Behaviour Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing targeted support for children who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and learning behaviours across the school.

This is a full-time, non-teaching role and is not suitable for part-time applicants.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them overcome barriers to learning.
• Working closely with the Behaviour Lead to implement support strategies for pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs.
• Carrying out regular pupil check-ins and providing mentoring support throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils to develop positive learning behaviours, self-regulation and emotional resilience.
• Assisting with the delivery of behaviour support plans and individual programmes of support.
• Responding to behaviour incidents in line with school procedures and using restorative approaches where appropriate.
• Supporting class teachers and staff in promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Helping to develop rewards, incentives and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.
• Liaising with parents and carers, alongside school staff, to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Recording observations, progress and concerns in line with school procedures.

The main focus of the role will be to support children whose low-level or persistent behaviours can affect their learning and the learning of others, helping them to engage positively with school life and classroom expectations.

• Have experience of working with children or young people in a school, pastoral, mentoring or support role.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, social or additional learning needs.
• Be confident in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• Have a calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour support.
• Be able to support pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff.
• Be committed to the wellbeing, progress and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Provide details of the last 2 references, covering the last 5 years' work history.
• Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration.
• Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several checks.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role.
• Streamlined and efficient registration process.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).