Learning Mentor

DREAM BIG

With God all things are possible Matthew 19:26

Learning Mentor

Permanent position

Part Time: 32.5 hours over 5 days (Mon-Fri 8.30-3.30pm). Term Time only.

The position is to start on the 1^st September 2026.

Salary: Scale 5 (NJC 12-17) £21,830 actual

The Governors of this small, friendly and inclusive school are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor. This is brand new role which will further build on the strong Pastoral team already established. You will work closely alongside the Pastoral Lead, SENDCO and Leadership team. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to meeting children’s needs and are quickly becoming a school of choice.

Our school motto is DREAM BIG - where everyone is welcomed, valued and supported.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Understand that all behaviour is a communication
• Have a positive and welcoming personality
• Demonstrate previous SEMH or mentoring experience
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, children, agencies and staff
• Remain calm, positive and empathetic under pressure
• Enjoy a busy but happy working environment
• Work with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Show excellent communication, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Be reliable
• Use initiative to support the Pastoral Team and Senior Leadership Team

In return, we will offer:

• A happy working environment
• Children who see school as part of their family
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plenty of good humour
• A knowledgeable and friendly team

An application form, job description and person specification are available using the links attached or on the school website:

https://www.st-marks.stockport.sch.uk/page/job-vacancies/105541

Applications and queries to be returned by email to the Headteacher via:

headteacher@st-marks.stockport.sch.uk

Visits to the school are most welcome via prior arrangement.

Closing date: 9am Friday 8^th May 2026

Interviews : Tuesday 19^th May 2026

Bredbury St Mark’s CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.