Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor

Salary: £28,598 pro rata (fixed term contract until 21st July 2026)
Application: Birmingham City Council (BCC) application form. Please contact c.step for an application form or to arrange a visit.
Contact: Carol Stephenson, c.step
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Join Kingsland Primary School as a Learning Mentor – Make a Real Difference!
Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers and unlock their full potential? Do you want to be part of a school community where every child is inspired to achieve and prepared for life? Kingsland Primary School, located in Kingstanding, Birmingham, is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to work alongside our teaching and pastoral teams to provide vital support to pupils who need it most.

This is a unique opportunity to join an inclusive school committed to high aspirations for all children, where your role will be central in helping pupils thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Kingsland is a vibrant one and a half form entry maintained primary school serving a diverse community. Our pupils reflect a rich cultural mix, with 52% eligible for pupil premium, 31% with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and 25% speaking English as an additional language.

Our vision is simple but powerful:
children ready to learn, inspired to achieve, and prepared for life
. We believe in mutual respect among all members of our school community and hold high aspirations for every child to meet their goals.

We are focused on embedding wellbeing through My Happy Minds , implementing a new behaviour curriculum that promotes positive relationships, and closing the attainment gap between pupil premium and non-pupil premium children, especially in core subjects like phonics, multiplication, and early learning goals.

As a Learning Mentor at Kingsland, you will provide vital 1:1 and group support to pupils facing barriers to learning, helping them to overcome challenges and succeed academically and personally. You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCO, families, and external agencies to:

• Identify pupils who would benefit most from mentoring support
• Develop and implement tailored action plans to meet individual needs
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their confidence and progress
• Maintain regular communication with families and carers to foster positive involvement
• Coordinate with community and business mentors to enrich pupil support networks

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives, helping them to build resilience, motivation, and skills for lifelong success.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience working successfully with children and young people on a one-to-one basis
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Communicates confidently and with empathy, helping children identify their needs and strengths
• Understands how to assess barriers to learning and plan effective support strategies
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, and safeguarding at all times
• Is motivated by making a real difference in children’s lives and eager to develop professionally

If you are compassionate, patient, and driven to support young people in reaching their potential, you will thrive in this role.

At Kingsland Primary School, you will join a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to continuous improvement and wellbeing. We provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to a school culture that values every individual’s contribution.

You will be part of a forward-thinking school where your work truly matters and where your skills and passion will help shape the future of our pupils.

Kingsland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and online checks will take place if selected for interview. More information is included in the person specification.

Salary: £28,598 pro rata

Application process: Please complete the Birmingham City Council (BCC) application form. Contact c.step for an application form or to arrange a visit.

Contact for enquiries: Carol Stephenson, c.step

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a passion for supporting children and want to be part of a school that values your impact, we look forward to receiving your application.

Come and join us at Kingsland Primary School – where every child is ready to learn, inspired to achieve, and prepared for life.