Learning Mentor in Chesterfield

Brimington Junior School are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Learning Mentor to join our team in an exciting, multifaceted role. The successful candidate will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, lead targeted interventions and provide pastoral support, helping children develop the confidence, resilience and strategies they need to engage positively with learning and school life.

The role will include working closely with pupils, families and staff to promote positive behaviour, strengthen relationships, support inclusion and ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. The postholder will also play a key role in monitoring and supporting school attendance, working proactively with families to overcome barriers to regular attendance and improve outcomes for children.

In addition, the successful applicant will undertake training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), contributing to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives, building positive relationships and contributing to the continued development of the school community. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange this.

• Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3.
• An understanding of the many challenges facing vulnerable children.
• An understanding of mentoring and how to build successful relationships with vulnerable children.
• Knowledge of a range of strategies to promote good behaviour.
• Experience of being a Learning Mentor.
• Experience of providing individualised support for pupils and/or families.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils.
• Ability to motivate pupils, and how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
• Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team.
• Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systems.
• Approachable and empathetic and enjoys engaging with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way with tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Always understand the need for confidentiality.
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachers.
• Good sense of humour.
• Ability to set up and maintain detailed and accurate record keeping systems.
• To identify and set targets for the development for individual pupils.
• To engage constructively with, and relate to, a range of vulnerable pupils who may be disaffected from school or disengaged from the learning process, and with their families and carers.
• Awareness of the importance of working in partnership & confidentiality linked to home/pupil/teachers/schoolwork.
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning process.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and policy issues (attendance).
• An awareness of the use of CPOMS.
• Experience working with all key stage pupils in all year groups.
• Experience of running nurture interventions such as Lego Therapy.
• Experience of working with parents/carers.
• An interest in/experience in Early Help work.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance.

Brimington Junior School, Katie Dennis, BJS@learnerstrust.org, Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1HF. Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.