Pastoral Support​/Learning Mentor - Primary School

Contract Type: Long-Term / Temporary, facilitated through Teacher Active

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours

Key Stage: Primary – EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Teacher Active is working with a welcoming and inclusive Primary School that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate

Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor to join its supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with learning. The school is committed to creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who require additional pastoral, emotional or behavioural support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships.

Previous experience working as a Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor within a school is highly desirable.

This is a full-time position requiring availability

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
.

The ideal candidate will:

Hold a

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Level 2 Childcare qualification, or above
.

Have previous experience working with primary-aged children.

Ideally have experience as a Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor.

Have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.

Understand positive behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.

Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Be patient, empathetic, resilient and approachable.

Be confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups.

Work effectively alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.

Demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to safeguarding.

Be available to work five days per week.

As a Pastoral Support / Learning Mentor, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support to pupils.

Support children's emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.

Help pupils develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

Identify barriers to learning and provide targeted support.

Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Deliver targeted mentoring sessions and pastoral interventions.

Encourage positive choices, independence and resilience.

Support pupils with attendance, engagement and participation in school life.

Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and senior leaders to support individual needs.

Contribute to behaviour plans, pupil support plans and EHCP targets where appropriate.

Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate intervention records.

Support pupils during periods of heightened emotion or challenging behaviour.

Communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers where appropriate.

Promote the school's inclusive ethos and positive behaviour expectations.

Follow all safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies.

Teacher Active is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must:

Provide

two professional references from recent employers
.

Hold an

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
, or be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through Teacher Active.

Have the

right to work in the UK
.

Provide evidence of relevant qualifications where required.

Complete Teacher Active's safeguarding and compliance checks before starting a placement.

By securing this position through Teacher Active, you will benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay.

A dedicated Teacher Active recruitment consultant.

Access to CPD and training opportunities.

Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent work.

Access to a range of education opportunities.