Learning Mentor
Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
21 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hour per week. Monday to Friday Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- C1 Pt 12-14
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and innovative Learning Mentor to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our more vulnerable children by helping to remove barriers to learning. Working under the direction of the headteacher and SENCo, you will support the pastoral and safeguarding needs of children from Early Years to Key Stage 2.
Your main duties will include:
- supporting individuals and groups of children to ensure their academic, social and emotional needs are met
- to engage with families and carers in order to bring out the best in the children
- maintaining individual and group records
- using a range of assessment tools to identify pupils’ strengths and areas for development
- attend meetings and report to senior leaders
- supporting children at unstructured times of the day
- deliver a range of specific therapies and interventions in order to address pupils SEMH needs
- be a member of the designated safeguarding team
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about children’s learning, development and emotional growth
- is positive, committed and is able to use their own initiative
- embraces opportunities to work closely with parents, governors, outside agencies and the local community
- has good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
- has a good range of IT skills
- is an effective team player
- has energy, resilience and a good sense of humour
- has experience of working with children or young people and their families
What the school offers its staff
Cross Gates Primary is a school where our children are at the heart of our decision making. We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching, learning and nurture to their needs. We are proud of our inclusivity family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community.
What the school can offer:
- a welcoming, friendly school community
- a committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children
- continuous professional development opportunities
- a designated nurture room in which to work
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cross Gates Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cross Gates Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2645763
Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Cross Gates Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk.
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