Learning Mentor
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BWThis job expired on 18 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,598– £31,022 FTE (actual salary £14,837 – £16,095) per annum
Learning Mentor job summary
Make a difference every day – join our fantastic team at Halfpenny Lane!
A rewarding role at the heart of our school community
Join our friendly team at Halfpenny Lane! We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Mentor to support pupils and help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
This rewarding role is at the heart of our school community and offers the opportunity to truly make a difference to pupils who may need additional support to overcome barriers to learning.
What you’ll do:
- Support pupils individually or in small groups to help them engage with learning
- Work alongside teachers to deliver targeted activities and interventions
- Provide pastoral support to promote pupils’ emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Encourage positive behaviour, self-confidence and active participation in school life
- Help create a supportive, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, is patient and supportive, and wants to play a key role in helping pupils reach their full potential.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
- Has a friendly and approachable manner and communicates well with pupils and staff
- Can work effectively as apart of a team while also using their own initiative
- Has experience of working in a similar role or with children who may need additional support (training and ongoing support will be provided).
A role where you can truly make a difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a compassionate and dedicated team who work together to ensure that learning is engaging and rewarding for all pupils. If you are enthusiastic, reliable and committed to helping pupils achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.
Contract details:
- Permanent
- Term-time plus 5 days
- 22 hours per week
- Working pattern: 22 hours per week to be worked over 5 days, Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 17:00. Final daily hours to be agreed to mutually suit the needs of the school and successful candidate.
Ready to apply?
To apply, complete an application form via our website.
About Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School
At Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School, we don’t just strive for excellence - we live it every day. Recently judged ‘Outstanding in all areas’, our school is ranked in the top 5% nationally for pupil achievement. But what truly sets us apart is our culture: a supportive, ambitious environment where staff feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.
As part of Pontefract Academies Trust, one of the top-performing trusts in the country, we offer fantastic opportunities for professional growth. 88% of our staff recommend us as a great place to work, and 98% would recommend our school to parents - a testament to our positive, collaborative ethos.
If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want to work in a school where your contribution is celebrated, Halfpenny Lane is the place for you.
For further information about our school, please visit our website.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals
- Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years’ service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children.
We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
School visits and further information
Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. Please contact us at recruitment@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 703270 to arrange this.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Halfpenny Lane Primary School is a two-form-entry school, which embodies the school mantra of 'Strive to be the very best version of yourself'. With a 93% combined outcome in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we are ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally.
Halfpenny Lane was selected as a lead school for music by the West Yorkshire Music Hub - a recognition of the school's commitment to music.
Ofsted
In May 2025, Halfpenny Lane was praised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas. An exceptional outcome that is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire school community.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
Halfpenny Lane Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Eduiro staff survey, with 88% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. This surpasses the national benchmark of 73%.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend Halfpenny Lane to parents as a good place for their children to study.
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
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