Learning Mentor Location: Birmingham / West Midlands
Contract: Full time / Term time (Temp to Perm)
Salary: £21,000 - £27,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: SENCO / Inclusion Lead / Deputy Headteacher
Job purpose: To provide targeted pastoral and learning support to pupils who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning.
The Learning Mentor will work with identified pupils to improve engagement, behaviour, attendance and emotional wellbeing, ensuring they are able to access education successfully.
Key responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 mentoring support for identified pupils
* Deliver small group interventions to support wellbeing and behaviour
* Support pupils with SEMH needs
* Help pupils develop resilience, confidence and social skills
* Support behaviour management strategies within the classroom
* Promote positive attitudes towards learning
* Monitor pupil progress and maintain records of interventions
* Support pupils during unstructured times where required
* Liaise with teaching staff regarding pupil progress
* Contribute to safeguarding and pastoral support systems
Intervention support duties
* Emotional regulation support
* Behaviour reflection sessions
* Learning readiness interventions
* Anxiety support strategies
* Transition support
* Friendship and peer relationship work
Safeguarding responsibilities
* Promote safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
* Report safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures
* Maintain professional boundaries at all times
* Support a safe and inclusive school environment
Person specification – Essential
* Experience working with children or young people
* Ability to build positive relationships
* Calm and patient approach
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively
* Good organisational skills
* Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
* Degree in Psychology, Education or related field
* SEN experience
* Mentoring or youth work experience
* Safeguarding training
* Team Teach or similar training
Personal qualities
* Empathetic and supportive
* Resilient and calm under pressure
* Professional and reliable
* Reflective and willing to learn
* Strong emotional intelligence
Qualifications
* Essential: GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
* Desirable: Relevant degree or Level 3/4 support qualification.
What success looks like in this role
* Reduction in behaviour incidents
* Improved attendance
* Positive pupil relationships
* Strong intervention outcomes
* Contribution to positive school culture
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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