Learning Mentor & Safeguarding Officer
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | C1 pt12 Actual Annual Salary £19561.93 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1489314 |
Summary
Learning Mentor & Safeguarding Officer
Cross Gates Primary School
Permanent (subject to the successful completion of a 6 months probationary period).
Full Time commencing on 1st September 2025.
32.5hrs (Term time only) Usual working day 8:30am-3:30pm
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.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 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 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 Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. This post requires you to be a Designated Member of Safeguarding Staff responsible for Child Protection.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.