Pupil Wellbeing, Safeguarding & Learning Mentor
Birchfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7HU17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 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: 32.5 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- C2/C3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Pupil Wellbeing, Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer
Grade:C2/C3
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Purpose of the Role:
x To support pupils’ emotional well-being and help them overcome barriers to learning,
encouraging positive habits and resilience, ensuring every child can thrive and achieve
their best.
x Working with families, in partnership with the SENCO and DSLs to ensure consistent support
between home and school.
Main duties:
x Liaising with teaching staff to co-ordinate the approach to support to targeted pupils in to
raise achievement and provide support to enable them to overcome barriers to learning.
x Work as a team with school staff in order to assess individual needs of each targeted pupil.
x to work closely with pupils and families to improve attendance.
x Identification of those pupils who need extra help to overcome barriers to learning inside
and outside school.
x In liaison with teaching staff, develop and implement individual action plans for targeted
pupils who need particular support.
x To develop a 1:1 relationship with pupils requiring particular support with the aim of
addressing points defined in the action plan and engaging them with activities and
opportunities.
x Undertake home – school liaison activities, including home visits, in order to keep parents /
carers informed and to secure positive family support and involvement.
x Monitor the implementation of all plans and provide feedback to the pupils of progress and
achievement.
x Use knowledge of the range of activities, courses, opportunities and organisations available
to students to provide extra support for pupils.
x To network with other learning mentors and share best practice.
x Develop a range of study support activities such as visits to study support centres,
homework and after school clubs that clearly address the specific needs of identified pupils
and support the actions detailed within individual action plans.
x Maintain accurate records and prepare written reports and evaluations.
x Support the development / implementation of activities to encourage family / carer
involvement within school.
x Liaison with external agencies, such as health professionals and Attendance Improvement
Officers to support pupils.
x To be a Designated Safeguarding Officer.
x To oversea school attendance, working with Morley Cluster, other agencies and families.
Health & Safety:
x Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others
who may be affected by your actions or inactions
x Co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety and Welfare
Continuing Professional Development:
x Undertake any necessary professional development as identified in the School Improvement
Plan taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available.
x Undergo appropriate training in order to develop skills for the post.
x Maintain a portfolio of evidence to support the Performance Management process andevaluating and improving own practice.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment ormodification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensivestatement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the School in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.
Elements of this job description and changes to it may be negotiated at the request of eitherthe Head teacher or the incumbent of the post.
Any special conditions of service:
No smoking policy. Requirement to occasionally work outside of school hours and off schoolpremises as required by the school.
Birchfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
What the school offers its staff
Dear Prospective Candidate,
We are delighted that you have expressed an interest in the role at Birchfield Primary School.
Birchfield Primary School is situated in the heart of the village of Gildersome in the South of Leeds. The school has extensive beautiful grounds and enjoys a pleasant aspect backing on to fields. The majority of our pupils live locally in the village of Gildersome. Our school is a popular choice and oversubscribed-many children from further afield have selected us as their school of choice. Our school is single form entry (from Reception – Y6) and we have a Nursery and Wraparound care on site.
Our Nursery caters for 52 children, with flexible provision. The school enjoys excellent links with the local community. We are part of the Morley Family of Schools group and we are a member of ‘The Morley Primary Partnership’-a group of 8 local schools who collaborate to share good practice, projects and CPD opportunities .
Birchfield Primary is a thriving and vibrant school with an excellent reputation both locally and within the authority. We are a school that seeks to combine academic excellence with a broad, healthy, active and motivational curriculum. We are an inclusive school and very proud of our commitment to provide high quality education for all pupils.
Our delightful children are hard-working and well behaved and enjoy taking an active part in all the school has to offer. We have an active school council and Junior Leadership Team and a comprehensive range of after school clubs and extended activities. Our thriving before and after school club - ‘Birchfield Buddies’ provides a valuable service to our families. Academic standards are high and attainment is consistently above the national average.
Birchfield is fortunate to have a supportive and challenging Governing Body and a dedicated network of parents and carers. Parents, pupils and staff are part of a very active ‘Friends of Birchfield School (FOBS)’, who raise thousands of pounds every year to support the school.
We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic member of our team who will be committed to our ethos and Registration Number 1092799 Reg No. 25464 values and will enhance our existing team. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the promotion of high standards and expectations and be able to display energy, enthusiasm, determination and a sense of humour.
We hope this gives you an overview of our school. If you are the person we are looking for to join our team we would strongly encourage a visit to the school to meet our staff and pupils and see our lovely school and grounds. If you have any further questions, please contact the school office. You will also find a wealth of information on our website. www.birchfieldprimary.org.uk
I look forward to meeting you and receiving your application.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
About Birchfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Birchfield Primary School website
- Email address
- s.davies@birchfieldprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2533009
Birchfield Primary is situated in an outer suburb of South West Leeds. It enjoys a particularly pleasant aspect backing on to fields, and most of the pupils are drawn from the local village of Gildersome. The school has been heavily oversubscribed since 2004 and many children from further afield have selected us as their school of choice. The school is single form entry (from Foundation 2 – Y6) and we have a purpose built Foundation Unit that serves the village - F1 catering for a further 52 children with flexible provision. The school enjoys excellent links with the local community, is a member of ‘The Morley Primary Partnership’ a group of 8 local schools who work together sharing good practice, moderation, special projects and inset, and is an active member of the larger Morley Family of Schools.
Birchfield is a thriving and vibrant school with an excellent reputation both locally and within the authority. We are a school that seeks to combine academic excellence with a healthy, active and motivational curriculum. We are an inclusive school and very proud of our commitment to provide a high quality, rounded education for all pupils whatever their race, gender, religion or ability. This has been recognised through our achievement of the Stephen Lawrence Award (Level 1), Investors in People, the Inclusion Chartermark, Leeds Healthy Schools and National Healthy Schools as well as Activemark. Our most recent full Ofsted inspection in October 2018.
Arranging a visit to Birchfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.davies@birchfieldprimary.org.uk.
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