We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated person who will be committed to improving outcomes for all our children. To assist and champion the support and inclusion of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team, and SENDCO. The Senior Learning Mentor will work with pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies to ensure that the school fully supports pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning, actively engage with families to promote positive outcomes and enable pupils to reach their full potential. We are looking for someone who: Has good knowledge in Early Years/ KS1 and KS2 Embraces the vision “Evert Child Achieves” and devotedly helps all students achieve this All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy. About us Elms Farm Primary School is at the heart of Sheldon, with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence. We have a diverse student population, including pupils with EAL, SEND, and those eligible for pupil premium. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Our whole school community values the contribution every child brings, which makes our school a happy and fun place to learn and work. Our mission statement is: ‘Every Child Achieves’ and this sentiment underpins all we do. Why work for us? A career at Elms Farm Primary School offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to: A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts How to apply: All applications must be received electronically via our Recruitment page: recruitment@elmsfarm.org If you have any queries about the post, please email Senior Office Manager: sarahrose@elmsfarm.org Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 28 th January 2026 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.