Vacancy Advert:
Post: LearningMentor with additional Breakfast Club Manager role available
Salary: LearningMentor - NJC Grade C3 Scale Points 19-22 (£33,119-£34,811) Pro rata (Dependanton experience)
Breakfast Club Manager – NJC Grade B3 Scale Points 7-11 (£27,274-£29,071)Pro rata
ContractType: Permanent
ContractTerm: Full-time-Term Time Only
Hours: Learning Mentor - 33.75 hours per week (08:45 – 16:00; finish timesnegotiable)
Breakfast Club Manager– 6.15 hours per week (07:30 – 08:45)
Responsible To: Headteacherand Deputy Headteacher
Weetwood Primary School is a proud, community focused school with awarm, welcoming ethos. We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Mentor to joinour dedicated team, supporting pupils who may be experiencing barriers tolearning.
In addition to the Learning Mentor role, there is an opportunity to takeon the management of our Breakfast Club. This is an optional additionalresponsibility that can be discussed with suitable candidates who may beinterested but is not a requirement of the Learning Mentor position.
About the Role
In this position, you will provide targeted academic, pastoral andbehavioural support to help pupils thrive. Working closely with the LeadershipTeam, you will identify individual needs, develop tailored mentoringprogrammes, and champion inclusion for all pupils, including those with SEND,EAL or additional vulnerabilities.
Key responsibilities Learning Mentor:
- -Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families;
- -Promoting wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour;
- -Working collaboratively with staff and external agencies;
- -Playing an important part in safeguarding through early intervention andsupportive communication with children, families and carers.
Key responsibilities Breakfast Club Manager:
- -Supporting the breakfast club team to create a welcoming, positive startto the school day;
- -Meeting and greeting pupils as they arrive at breakfast club;
- -Helping to provide breakfast and creating a calm, nurturing environmentthat sets pupils up for successful learning;
- -Working as part of the breakfast club team to ensure pupils' needs aremet and they feel valued and ready for the day ahead;
- -The role also provides an opportunity to support pupils and familiesfrom the very start of the school day, helping to remove barriers to learningand enabling pupils to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for someone who:
- -Is committed and compassionate, eager to make a meaningful differenceand play an active role in supporting pupils and their families;
- -Has experience working with children, ideally in an educational orpastoral support setting;
- -Shows a strong commitment to safeguarding, understanding childprotection and promoting pupil welfare;
- -Possesses resilience and emotional intelligence equipping them to handlechallenging situations and support vulnerable pupils;
- -Has excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, to liaisewith staff, parents and pupils.
Learning Mentor in Leeds employer: Weetwood Primary School
Weetwood is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education. Our supportive and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, ensuring that every Teaching Assistant has the opportunity to develop their skills while contributing to the success of our students. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a rewarding environment where your passion for teaching can truly flourish.
