Learning Mentor

Bankside Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C3 (£27,661 - £29,074)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join us in developing our targeted and personalised provision for children who may have been affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences, as well as those who require targeted or personalised support to develop their ability to learn within the classroom. You will take a key role in child protection procedures and liaise with the relevant professionals and staff members to move a case forward, and provide intervention for identified children.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer a warm and welcoming environment, a Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are supportive, committed and offer opportunities for continuous professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

At Bankside, we are passionate about celebrating the diversity of our children, families and staff community. We value the experience and contributions of people from all walks of life.

If you are interested in finding out more, we welcome visits to come and meet our lovely children and colleagues. Please contact the school office to arrange this on 0113 3368383 or by emailing recruitment@banksideprimary.org

Please download the application/information pack from our website https://www.banksideprimary.org/vacancies

Submitting your application form – please read carefully:

• Closing date – 12 noon, Friday 3rd July 2026. Interviews Thursday 9th July 2026
• All completed applications must be submitted electronically to: recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• We can only accept Leeds City Council school support staff or teacher application forms and are unable to accept CV’s
• Any queries relating to this role should also be sent to recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• Please clearly indicate on your application form and accompanying email which role you are applying for. If your application is not labelled clearly we may not consider your application as we will not know which role you are applying for.
• Attachments should be saved with your name and which role you are applying for.
• Please ensure you provide current and correct email addresses for all your referees.
• Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview / observations.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bankside Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 698 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bankside Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• Phone number: 0113 3368383
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bankside-primary-school

Bankside Primary School and Children’s Centre is large inner city Primary School in Harehills, Leeds. It is an exciting time to join our wonderful team as we evolve with a new headteacher and leadership team. We are proud of our very diverse school community; the many different cultures, backgrounds and languages that make our school unique are celebrated and enhance our curriculum and school experience.

Arranging a visit to Bankside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@banksideprimary.org.

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