Ref 199906 Number of Posts: 1 Grade: Grade 7 Salary: £32061 to £36363 Term: Part-time Perm / FTC: Permanent Required: (ASAP) Hours: 27.5 hours a week Closing Date: 03/04/2026
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston, Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA (210 on roll)
Tel: 01772 726937
School website: https://www.sacredheart.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for a Learning Mentor to join our team in helping us achieve our goal of inclusion for all. We are looking for someone who is nurturing, proactive and committed to making a significant impact on our children's lives.
Responsibilities
You will work closely with school leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to provide targeted support, build confidence and create learning journeys for our pupils. Your role will see you supporting children in class, running our nurture provision and exploring new exciting ways to engage with parents.
Work Details
This position is part time, term time only. The salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs 4-9 or equivalent to include English and Maths
* NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills experience)
Desirable Qualifications
* Recent CPD evidence relating to SEND
* Relevant SEND qualifications
Essential Experience
* Recent experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties in school
* Experience of making assessments of the educational/social/emotional care needs of children and subsequent development of interventions
* Strong behaviour management and confident with challenging behaviour
* Experience of working with professionals from different agencies and disciplines
* SEND experience
Desirable Experience
* Recent experience disseminating personal CPD to colleagues
Application & Contact
We encourage you to come and see us to really see what Sacred Heart has to offer. Please contact school to arrange a visit and informal chat with the headteacher.
Equal Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Legal requirements
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders. This is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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