Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M28 0JY |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75791610 |
Summary
We are looking for a Learning Mentor to work alongside our Families Officer in delivering support to children and families across school. We need someone who can build relationships with all stake holders, listen to their voice in a non-judgemental way, and support them with their emotional wellbeing, giving them strategies to help them overcome barriers to learning. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing to successful learners and be able to empathise with the children, treating them with respect and compassion whilst giving them strategies to be successful in the classroom. You should have an understanding of and an interest in how to support children and develop their wellbeing, especially those impacted by ACEs in their lives, and sound knowledge of effective behaviour support and management strategies. You must also have a clear understanding of the importance of child protection and safeguarding and what this means in practice in a school environment. This role brings many challenges, those applying need to understand and be ready for the complexity of challenge that this role brings, but also the immense reward.
This post offers the successful candidate a real chance to make a difference to the lives of young
In addition we can offer
- Happy, friendly children who enjoy coming to school
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- A whole school ethos with raising aspirations at its heart
Shortlisting: 27th March 2026
Interviews: 1st April 2026
Walk arounds are welcome to school on:
- 17th March @ 8:30am
- 23rd March @ 8:30am
- 24th March at 3pm and again at 4pm
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
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