Learning Mentor – Scale 5
Experienced Learning Mentor with school experience who is part of the whole school team. Requires hard working, highly positive, initiative, adaptability, creativity and good communication with adults and children. Passion for children, high expectations and nurturing within the primary school.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessing Student Needs – Observe, refer and communicate with teachers and support staff; use assessment data and behaviour/emotional reports to tailor support; independent use of assessment tools such as the Boxall Profile.
* Planning Nurture Provision – Design structured nurture programmes for social, emotional and behavioural development; set clear achievable objectives linked to individual targets; ensure sessions follow a consistent routine.
* Preparing Session Materials – Organise engaging resources such as emotional literacy activities, social skills games, reflection tasks, visual aids and sensory materials; differentiate resources for varying needs and learning styles.
* Delivering Inclusive and Supportive Sessions – Create a calm, nurturing atmosphere; use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches; encourage communication, confidence and self‑regulation.
* Monitoring and Evaluating Progress – Record engagement, behaviour and emotional development; evaluate effectiveness and adapt future planning; write end of intervention reports.
* Collaboration – Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, safeguarding teams and external professionals; share strategies, feedback on progress and ensure consistency between classroom and nurture provision; inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead of any safeguarding concerns.
Qualifications and Requirements
* School experience with primary pupils.
* Strong understanding of learning, behaviour and emotional development.
* Excellent communication, organisational and reflective skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding and well‑being of children.
* Subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
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