LEARNING MENTOR

Location

Highfield Community Primary School, Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SP (237 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262783
School website: https://highfieldcps.co.uk

Summary

The Governing Board of Highfield Community Primary School seek an enthusiastic and hardworking candidate for the role of Learning Mentor to work as part of a multi-agency team to remove barriers to learning. They will be part of a team committed to providing a welcoming and nurturing school experience for all children and their families.  

You’ll work closely with individuals who are struggling with social, emotional or behavioural problems that affect their ability to learn and small groups of children to provide support for a number of issues, ranging from punctuality, absence and challenging behaviour.  

You'll work alongside teachers and other staff, figuring out the needs of learners who require help and how to overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience in a relevant technical, specialised or operational field

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children 

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call the school on 01257 262783

Proposed Interview Date:

21/07/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.