Primary School - Learning mentor

Location: Preston

Start Date: January 2025 

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45 am - 3:15 pm 

Rate of Pay: £12.90 - £13.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping children reach their full potential? A vibrant and inclusive primary school is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentor to join our team from January 2025.

As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in helping children overcome barriers to learning, providing individual and group support to enhance their educational progress. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive school environment, making a real difference in the lives of children.

Key Responsibilities:

-          Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who may be struggling academically, socially, or emotionally.

-          Encourage and promote positive behaviour and self-esteem in students, using a range of techniques and strategies.

-          Work closely with teachers and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to identify students who need additional support and to develop tailored learning plans.

-          Support the development of social skills and emotional wellbeing in students, helping them build resilience and confidence.

-          Assist with the planning and delivery of interventions to help students improve their learning outcomes.

-          Monitor and track student progress, keeping accurate records and providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.

-          Act as a positive role model, building strong relationships with students to promote a supportive and safe learning environment.

-          Support students during class activities, helping them to remain focused, engaged, and on-task.

-          Liaise with parents and carers to ensure they are kept informed of their child’s progress and any areas for development.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

-          Previous experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting.

-          Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, staff, and parents.

-          A caring, empathetic, and patient approach to working with children.

-          The ability to adapt quickly to the needs of individual students and create a positive learning environment.

-          A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

-          A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to supporting students in their learning.

Desirable Qualifications:

-          Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or a related field.

-          Experience working with children with additional learning needs (SEN).

-          First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).

Why Join Us?

School is committed to providing an outstanding education and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will be joining a supportive team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping children thrive. They offer opportunities for professional development and growth within the school, as well as a competitive salary and excellent working conditions.

If you are motivated to support children's learning and wellbeing and would like to be part of a welcoming and inclusive team, we would love to hear from you.

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