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Wellbeing Mentor

Earl Spencer Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £26824 and £28598

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience working with children (preferably primary age)
• Understanding of children’s emotional and social development
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with young children
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion

Desirable:

• Training in mental health, counselling, or child development
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or trauma
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in schools

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and approachable
• Resilient and emotionally aware
• Reliable and professional
• Flexible and adaptable
• Positive role model for pupils

Qualifications

• Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. childcare, psychology, counselling, or wellbeing support) are desirable

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A school where staff wellbeing is a priority.
• A well-resourced school.
• A friendly and supportive team,
• A commitment to providing high-quality continuing professional development.
• A never-ending flow of teas and coffee’s
• A Staff wellbeing room
• A Staff shower room and changing facilities

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties
• Help children develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-esteem
• Identify early signs of mental health or wellbeing concerns and respond appropriately
• Work closely with teachers to support pupils who may be struggling in the classroom
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent adult mentor
• Support pupils during unstructured times (e.g. break/lunch) where needed
• Deliver or support wellbeing programmes (e.g. emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills)
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and outcomes
• Liaise with parents/carers to support pupils’ wellbeing where appropriate
• Work with external professionals (e.g. counsellors, educational psychologists, safeguarding teams)
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment
• Liaise with teachers and parents to overcome barriers to attendance

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Follow all school safeguarding and child protection policies
• Report concerns about pupils’ welfare in line with school procedures
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children & safer recruitment practice- we expect all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our school website.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Earl Spencer Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Earl Spencer Primary School website
• Email address: jkeenan@earlspencer.northants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01604 751130
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/earl-spencer-primary-school

We are a vibrant, ambitious school, close to Northampton town centre. We welcome children and their families from a wide range of diverse, ethnic and social backgrounds. Our school is a warm, welcoming and friendly environment, filed with very well behaved, positive children.
We offer a well-resourced school, with a hard-working, dedicated staff team, who strive to gain the best outcomes for all pupils; a working environment where staff are supported, valued and treated with respect; incredible, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school; an enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team who put the interests of children first and are committed to the continual development of the school; a commitment to providing high-quality continuing professional development.

Arranging a visit to Earl Spencer Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jkeenan@earlspencer.northants.sch.uk.

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