Learning Mentor

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Location: Sylvester Primary Academy, External
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 16/01/2026 at 17:00
• Reference: External

Sylvester Primary Academy is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and driven individual to take a lead pastoral role encompassing safeguarding, attendance and welfare.

As the Learning Mentor you will play a pivotal role in supporting and guiding our children towards achieving their full potential. Your responsibilities will involve promoting regular attendance, providing mentoring support to children, supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing and assisting with behaviour management. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters academic progress and personal development

We are a growing school and our numbers on roll continues to grow with 285 pupils on roll, including a Nursery. In the most recent Ofsted report (November 2024), the school was judged to have maintained our existing grading of being a ‘Good’ school.

You will be given full support in your career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD both in school, from the Wade Deacon Trust and access external CPD such as NPQs.

We are committed to professional development and have a strong track record of supporting colleagues to progress in their careers.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.