Learning Mentor

Ben Jonson Primary School is a vibrant, three form entry school, situated in the richly diverse community of the Ocean Estate. We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and proactive Learning Mentor to join our pastoral team. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who experience barriers to learning, including social, emotional, behavioural and attendance-related challenges.

The Learning Mentor will build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions, and work collaboratively with staff and families to improve engagement, wellbeing and readiness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

·         Provide 1:1 mentoring for pupils with SEMH, behaviour or attendance needs.

·         Deliver small-group interventions (e.g., social skills, resilience, confidence).

·         Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

·         Build positive relationships with families to support consistency.

·         Contribute to behaviour plans, risk assessments and pastoral support plans.

·         Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times.

·         Track progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.

·         Work closely with the SENCO, DSL and pastoral team.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

·         English & Maths (GCSE A*-C / 9-4).

·         Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Supporting Teaching & Learning, Youth Work, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Behaviour Support).

·         Experience working with children or young people.

·         Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behaviour or attendance needs.

·         Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

·         ELSA, Thrive, Nurture or Drawing & Talking training.

·         Mental Health First Aid.

·         Team Teach / de-escalation training.

·         Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in counselling, youth work or behaviour support.

·         SEND-related training (ASD, ADHD, SEMH).

·         Experience supporting attendance.

Personal Qualities

·         Warm, patient and emotionally intelligent.

·         Resilient, reflective and solution-focused.

·         Able to build trust quickly and maintain professional boundaries.

·         A positive role model with high expectations.