Learning Mentor​/Pastoral Care - Lydgate J School

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time Salary – Grade 7

Closing date: 12:00 noon Friday 23rd January 2026

Required From After February Half Term 2026 If Possible

Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a multi-ethnic school that lies at the heart of a supportive and diverse community in Soothill, Batley.

Following the imminent retirement of our well established and a highly effective learning mentor, we wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic learning mentor to be a part of our committed team and support our pupils’ learning. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working in this role.

• Is self-motivated, dynamic and proactive
• Has excellent communication skills including with parents
• Has high expectations of behaviour
• Is able to lead on lunchtime provision
• Is knowledgeable about barriers to learning and how to address them
• Is able to create bespoke solutions for the children
• Can build positive relationships with children and staff
• Is able to work well as part of a team.

The ability to relate to children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal and written communication skills in order to liaise with children, parents and staff.

• a warm and welcoming school community
• enthusiastic and friendly children
• A friendly, supportive team of staff, parents and governors
• a spacious building and grounds in an attractive setting

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We highly recommend a school visit prior to completing an application, please contact Mrs Cartwright, School Business Manager on  For more information on the school, you can visit the school website at

Interviews to be arranged w/c 2nd Feb 2026

Application forms should be returned by emailing

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: 23 January 2026, 12:00 PM

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