Learning Mentor
Job description
Do you have a knack for building trust with children who need a little extra support?
Are you the kind of person who can turn a tough day into a breakthrough moment?
We’re looking for a Learning Mentor to join a forward-thinking primary school in Blackpool. This role is ideal for someone with experience in education, youth work, care, or mental health support - someone who understands that learning is about more than just lessons.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Building strong relationships and helping children regulate and refocus
- Working 1:1 and in small groups to boost confidence and engagement
- Liaising with teachers, parents, and pastoral teams
- Helping create a calm, inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in education, youth work, or support roles
- A calm, empathetic and consistent approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What You’ll Get:
- A supportive school with a strong pastoral ethos
- Opportunities for training and development
- Competitive daily pay
- A role where your impact is visible every day
Apply now
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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