Fairburn View Primary School would like to appoint a Learning Mentor Manager to enhance our existing pastoral team, to support some of our most vulnerable pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team, to work with us to develop further provision for pupils who may find school challenging, primarily children with SEMH needs and EBSA. The successful candidate will work closely with attendance, safeguarding and SEND colleagues to support pupils to access school and learning, whilst also supporting them to develop strategies to manage their social and emotional wellbeing.
Fairburn View Primary School offers a warm, supportive and inclusive environment where the successful candidate can truly thrive, offering support to colleagues, developing leadership skills, and enhancing their own practice through CPD opportunities. You will join a dedicated and collaborative team who value creativity, child-centred practice and high-quality early years provision. We are committed to your professional development, offering regular training, mentoring and opportunities to grow within the role. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we provide well-resourced learning environments, successful routines, strong leadership support and a school culture that recognizes and celebrates the vital role of early years education in shaping confident, curious and happy learners.
We are looking for a Learning Mentor Manager to work with the existing Learning Mentor, SENDCo and Pastoral Team, who will:
1. Have the ability to maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct.
2. Have experience in supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ACES and Trauma, including the challenging behaviour this can present with.
3. Deal with matters as they arise or report them to the SENDCo/DSL/SLT.
4. Be aware of the need for good health, safety and welfare of the pupils, ensuring compliance and awareness.
5. Build constructive relationships and communicate well with parents and other agencies, to support achievement and progress of our pupils.
6. To take responsibility for supporting pupils who are experiencing difficulties within school, and developing personalised Behaviour Support Plans alongside classroom staff, parents and external agencies where appropriate.
7. To take a lead in developing opportunities for pupils during unstructured times, to develop social skills and developmentally appropriate play skills.
We can offer you:
8. A team who are committed to supporting each other and working together to address the challenges we face.
9. Enthusiastic, polite, and wonderful children who are keen to do well.
10. Support for your own professional development and career progression, with an opportunity to complete apprenticeships to enhance your skills, specialist knowledge and qualifications.
11. A happy and caring ethos in which all individuals are valued.
Application closing date: Wednesday 22nd April at 3pm
Interviews: W/c 27.4.26
Start Date: 1st September (or sooner)
For enquiries about the post, or to arrange a visit to school, please email Alex Webb (Headteacher)
How to apply:
Or by post to:
Fairburn View Primary School
Stansfield Drive
Castleford WF10 3DB
Fairburn View Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils. All candidates will be required to complete a DBS as part of the interview and selection process.
In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility