Learning Mentor

Vacancy Summary

Experienced Learning Mentor 

Salary: Band 8, SCP 17-22

Required for September 2025

32.50 hours per week - Term Time only (Permanent)

Vacancy Information

The Governing Body of this successful school are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Mentor to provide a higher level of support for teaching and learning under the direction of the pastoral lead.

The successful applicant will:

• Be passionate about inclusion, forward-thinking, positive and resilient
• Be an effective practitioner who can communicate well with parents, children and other staff and can work using their own initiative
• Be confident that you have the ability to help all children excel and enjoy during their time at Blakehill Primary
• Support the learning of pupils, aiming always for the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being
• Help pupils to become confident and successful learners
• Follow and uphold all guidelines on health and safety and security
• Promote a positive behaviour ethos
• Co-operate professionally with other colleagues
• Put the wellbeing, development, and progress of pupils first  
• Demonstrate respect for diversity and promote equality
• Work effectively as part of whole school teams
• Strive to establish productive and supportive partnerships with parents and carers
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and uphold public trust and confidence
• Promote and be committed to the aims, objectives, and values of Blakehill Primary School
• Work on the school’s safeguarding team acting on Child Protection and Safeguarding concerns, following school’s policies and procedures
• To work within an extended range of networks and partnerships to broker support and learning opportunities and improve the quality of services to pupils both within and outside of school

We can offer:

• High quality support from the school’s experienced pastoral lead

• The opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic, skilled and knowledgeable staff
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development
• Pupils, staff and parents that are proud of their school
• A diverse and rich range of enrichment opportunities
• A happy school team who are committed to supporting each other

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office if you wish arrange a visit: 01274 414355 office@blakehill.bradford.sch.uk

Closing Date and Shortlisting: 9am, Wednesday 4^th June 2025

Interviews: Friday 13^th June 2025

At Blakehill we are uncompromising in our vision for excellence and enjoyment for all pupils in all areas of the curriculum across school, to ensure that our children have the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values to lead successful lives both now and in the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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