SEN Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor - Primary School

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Mentor to support pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement with learning. This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives.

• Provide targeted pastoral support to pupils who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties
• Work one‑to‑one and in small groups to improve confidence, resilience, and self‑esteem
• Support pupils' engagement with learning and help remove barriers to achievement
• Liaise closely with teachers, SEN staff, and senior leaders to support individual pupil plans
• Monitor and record pupil progress, maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Support positive behaviour strategies and help pupils develop self‑regulation skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent, supportive adult
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers when appropriate
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times

• A welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing
• A supportive and collaborative staff team committed to high standards
• A positive learning environment where children are valued and encouraged to succeed
• Strong emphasis on personal development alongside academic achievement
• Clear systems for safeguarding and pastoral care

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, "apply for job" to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school‑based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care‑based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.