Learning Mentor

In this position, you will provide targeted academic, pastoral and behavioural support to help pupils thrive. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you will identify individual needs, develop tailored mentoring programmes, and champion inclusion for all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL or additional vulnerabilities.

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families;
• Promoting wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour;
• Working collaboratively with staff and external agencies;
• Playing an important part in safeguarding through early intervention and supportive communication with children, families and carers.
• Supporting the breakfast club team to create a welcoming, positive start to the school day;
• Meeting and greeting pupils as they arrive at breakfast club;
• Helping to provide breakfast and creating a calm, nurturing environment that sets pupils up for successful learning;
• Working as part of the breakfast club team to ensure pupils' needs are met and they feel valued and ready for the day ahead;
• The role also provides an opportunity to support pupils and families from the very start of the school day, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling pupils to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this additional responsibility, please indicate this on your application.

Job title and organisation: Learning Mentor with additional Breakfast Club Manager role available - Weetwood Primary School
Salary: Learning Mentor - NJC Grade C3 Scale Points 19-22 (£33,119-£34,811) Pro rata (Dependant on experience)
Breakfast Club Manager - NJC Grade B3 Scale Points 7-11 (£27,274-£29,071) Pro rata
Hours: Learning Mentor - 33.75 hours per week (08:45 - 16:00; finish times negotiable), Breakfast Club Manager - 6.15 hours per week (07:30 - 08:45)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Location: Weetwood Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Friday 4th December 2026 at 12:00

Weetwood Primary School is a proud, community focused school with a warm, welcoming ethos. We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team, supporting pupils who may be experiencing barriers to learning.

In addition to the Learning Mentor role, there is an opportunity to take on the management of our Breakfast Club. This is an optional additional responsibility that can be discussed with suitable candidates who may be interested but is not a requirement of the Learning Mentor position.

• Is committed and compassionate, eager to make a meaningful difference and play an active role in supporting pupils and their families;
• Has experience working with children, ideally in an educational or pastoral support setting;
• Shows a strong commitment to safeguarding, understanding child protection and promoting pupil welfare;
• Possesses resilience and emotional intelligence equipping them to handle challenging situations and support vulnerable pupils;
• Has excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with staff, parents and pupils.

• A friendly and supportive team committed to achieving high standards for every pupil.
• A happy, welcoming school environment where staff enjoy coming to work.
• A dedicated senior leadership team and governing body.
• Strong commitment to professional development, including opportunities for new responsibilities and ongoing training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with children and families in both a mentoring and pastoral capacity, helping to create positive experiences throughout the school day.

If you have the passion, energy and drive to support our school community as we continue to grow, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the relevant application form providing full details of your education and employment history, including any unpaid or voluntary work. Where there are gaps in your employment, please state the reasons why (e.g. gap year, career break, unemployed etc.). Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post. We require details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer; if you currently work in school, the reference must be from the Headteacher. Please provide their names, email addresses and daytime contact numbers.

This section of the form is very important. It gives you an opportunity to explain why you are applying and why you are the best person for this job. Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post in a covering letter of no longer than one side of A4 detailing your experience and why you are an ideal candidate.

CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

Your completed application form and covering letter should be emailed to bursar@weetwoodprimary.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 04 December 2026 at 12:00

Interview Date: Monday 14 December 2026

Job Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications will be evaluated against the requirements of the post, with those candidates that best fit the requirements being shortlisted. We are unable to contact all applicants, but all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone within 72 hours of the closing date. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact the School Office.

Thank you for your interest in this post at Weetwood Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the school complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The school undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records.

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information.

If your application is shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview. If your application is successful and proceeds to conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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