Senior Learning Mentor

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,062.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time only + 1 week (39 weeks) Pro rata salary £24,439.64 - £27,718.18

Senior Learning Mentor job summary

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated Learning Mentor to join our nurturing primary school community. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives by supporting their emotional wellbeing, engagement with learning, and personal development.

You will work closely with pupils who may be experiencing social, emotional or behavioural barriers to learning, helping them develop the confidence, skills and strategies they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation and self-esteem

Work alongside teachers to remove barriers to learning and improve classroom engagement

Develop and deliver targeted interventions (e.g. emotional literacy, social skills, resilience)

Support pupils during challenging parts of the school day (transitions, playtimes, lunchtimes)

Liaise with parents/carers to promote consistent support between home and school

Collaborate with the SENCO, Family Support Worker, safeguarding team and external professionals where required

Monitor progress and maintain clear, accurate records of interventions and outcomes

Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with primary-aged children in a school

Understands social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in children

Is calm, patient and able to respond positively to challenging behaviour

Builds strong relationships based on trust, respect and consistency

Has excellent communication and listening skills

Can work independently as well as part of a team

Is organised and confident in keeping records and tracking progress

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable:

Training in ELSA, Thrive, nurture approaches or similar

Experience supporting children with SEND

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

What We Offer

A family atmosphere, working closely with our families and the wider community

Motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to learn

A creative and supportive staff team, who are committed to ensuring every child reaches their true potential

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment: Headteacher@st-josephs-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 150 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-lancaster

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