Key Role Information

Salary
£28,741.40 - 30,491.77
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
15/11/2026 17:00
Interview
24 November 2026
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Derbyshire | SCP16 - SCP19
Department
Educational Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.850
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Eckington Junior School and Birkhill Infant and Nursery School are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Learning Mentor to join our team in an exciting, multifaceted role working across both schools. The successful candidate will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, lead targeted interventions and provide pastoral support, helping children develop the confidence, resilience and strategies they need to engage positively with learning and school life. The role will include working closely with pupils, families and staff to promote positive behaviour, strengthen relationships, support inclusion and ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. The postholder will also play a key role in monitoring and supporting school attendance, working proactively with families to overcome barriers to regular attendance and improve outcomes for children. In addition, the successful applicant will undertake training to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), contributing to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils across both schools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives, building positive relationships and contributing to the continued development of two school communities.

Benefits

Westfield Health Scheme
Westfield Health Scheme

Skills

CPD / Training

Evidence of recent safeguarding /inclusion CPD  

Experience

Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3. essential
An understanding of the many challenges facing vulnerable children. essential
An understanding of mentoring and how to build successful relationships with vulnerable children. Knowledge of a range of strategies to promote good behaviour. essential
Experience of being a Learning Mentor.
Experience of providing individualised support for pupils and/or families.

Personal Attributes

Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils essential
Ability to motivate pupils, and how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needsessential
Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team essential
Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systemsessential
Approachable and empathetic and enjoys engaging with children, staff, parents and the wider community  essential
Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way with tact, discretion and confidentiality essential
o The ability to remain calm in stressful situations essential
Always understand the need for confidentialityessential
. Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachersessential
Good sense of humouressential
Ability to set up and maintain detailed and accurate record keeping systems. To identify and set targets for the development for individual pupils. To engage constructively with, and relate to, a range of vulnerable pupils who may be disaffected from school or disengaged from the learning process, and with their families and carersessential
• Awareness of the importance of working in partnership & confidentiality linked to home/pupil/teachers/schoolwork essential
o Understanding of principles of child development and learning process essential
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and policy issues (attendance). essential
An awareness of the use of CPOMS. essential
Experience working with all key stage pupils in all year groups. essential
Experience working with all key stage pupils in all year groups.
Experience of running nurture interventions such as Lego Therapy
Experience of working with parents/carers.
An interest in/experience in Early Help work.

Qualifications

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance. essential

Eckington Junior School

Yvette Cherry

EJSAdmin@learnerstrust.org

School Street
Eckington
Sheffield
S21 4FL

Safeguarding Information

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.