Learning Mentor
Full time, Permanent, Term time plus 10 days
Required Sept 2025
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development?
Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate, and help students reach their full potential?
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral Team from September 2025.
This is a full-time (pro-rata), permanent position, ideal for someone who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners.
About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you will provide targeted support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and assisting them in achieving their academic and personal goals. You will work closely with teachers, other support staff, and parents to create a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to help raise achievement and confidence.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to children, focusing on social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to implement learning strategies and interventions.
- Build positive relationships with students, offering encouragement and motivation.
- Support children in developing resilience and improving their wellbeing.
- Work closely with other members of the Pastoral Team to ensure the safeguarding of all children in the school.
- Engage with parents/carers to keep them informed about their child’s progress.
- Run the School Council group, liaising with the Principal.
About You:
- Experience working with children in an educational or support role (desirable).
- A patient, empathetic, and approachable nature.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to supporting students.
- Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable, but not essential.
Welholme Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment: this post requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Visits to the Academy are encouraged, for more information please call the school office on 01472 329944
Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: Week Commencing 16th June 2025