At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive attendance initiatives and deliver 1:1 mentoring sessions for vulnerable children.
- Company: Outwood Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Benefits: Opportunities for continuous professional development and a caring school environment.
- Other info: This is a fixed-term role for one year, starting September 2026.
- Why this job: Make a profound difference in the Heald Green and wider Stockport community.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in educational or social care settings and outstanding communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27255 - 31022 £ per year.
Fixed term (1 year) Scale 5 (£24,460.80 - £26,534.29 actual). 37 hours/week, term time, start date: September 2026.
About The Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will be a vital bridge between home and school, working dynamically with pupils, families, and external agencies to tackle absence and provide targeted pastoral intervention for vulnerable children, including those with SEND or eligible for Free School Meals.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive attendance initiatives: identify patterns of non-attendance early and work closely with families to establish supportive, practical action plans to get children back into the classroom.
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions focusing on emotional regulation, building resilience, and self-esteem.
- Act as a key point of contact and safety net for vulnerable children, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and ready to learn.
- Build strong, non-judgmental relationships with parents and carers to rebuild trust and foster collaborative relationships with the school.
- Partner with Stockport Local Authority teams, social care, and health professionals to ensure early intervention framework actions are delivered effectively.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience working with children or families in an educational, social care, or youth-work setting.
- A deep understanding of the barriers that impact primary school attendance and the challenges faced by vulnerable families.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills – the ability to have warm but honest and firm conversations with adults and children alike.
- Extreme resilience, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to pastoral care.
- Excellent organisational skills for tracking data, monitoring trends, and maintaining robust safeguarding records.
What We Can Offer You
- An incredibly supportive, friendly, and visible leadership team.
- A genuinely caring school environment where your well-being matters as much as the pupils'.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and trauma-informed practice training.
- The chance to make a profound, tangible difference in the Heald Green and wider Stockport community.
Safeguarding Notice: Outwood Primary School is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Senior Learning Mentor employer: Outwood Primary
Outwood Primary School offers a supportive leadership team and prioritises staff well-being. Located in Heald Green, it focuses on creating a caring environment for both pupils and staff. The school is committed to safeguarding children and provides opportunities for professional growth.
