Learning Mentor
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Nelson, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£80 - £90 Daily
Full-Time
Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to work on a full-time basis in a supportive Primary school in the Nelson area.
This is a long-term role due to start in September 2026 or sooner, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
Position Details:
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Contract Type: Full-time, temp to perm
Daily Rate: £80 - £90 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
The school is looking to appoint a committed Learning Mentor to support pupils in overcoming barriers to education and developing positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour. Working closely with the Behaviour Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing targeted support for children who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and learning behaviours across the school.
This is a full-time, non-teaching role and is not suitable for part-time applicants.
The role will include:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them overcome barriers to learning
* Working closely with the Behaviour Lead to implement support strategies for pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs
* Carrying out regular pupil check-ins and providing mentoring support throughout the school day
* Supporting pupils to develop positive learning behaviours, self-regulation and emotional resilience
* Assisting with the delivery of behaviour support plans and individual programmes of support
* Responding to behaviour incidents in line with school procedures and using restorative approaches where appropriate
* Supporting class teachers and staff in promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
* Helping to develop rewards, incentives and positive reinforcement strategies
* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
* Liaising with parents and carers, alongside school staff, to support pupil progress and wellbeing
* Recording observations, progress and concerns in line with school procedures
The main focus of the role will be to support children whose low-level or persistent behaviours can affect their learning and the learning of others, helping them to engage positively with school life and classroom expectations.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Have experience of working with children or young people in a school, pastoral, mentoring or support role
* Have experience of supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, social or additional learning needs
* Be confident in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
* Have a calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour support
* Be able to support pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff
* Be committed to the wellbeing, progress and safeguarding of children and young people
* Provide details of the last 2 references, covering the last 5 years’ work history
* Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration
* Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several checks
Why Work with Rotherwood Education?
* Competitive rates of pay
* Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists
* Ongoing support throughout your placement
* Opportunity to secure a permanent role
* Streamlined and efficient registration process
If you are a committed and compassionate education professional looking for a rewarding Learning Mentor role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.
This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
This is a long-term role due to start in September 2026 or sooner, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
Position Details:
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Contract Type: Full-time, temp to perm
Daily Rate: £80 - £90 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
The school is looking to appoint a committed Learning Mentor to support pupils in overcoming barriers to education and developing positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour. Working closely with the Behaviour Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing targeted support for children who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and learning behaviours across the school.
This is a full-time, non-teaching role and is not suitable for part-time applicants.
The role will include:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them overcome barriers to learning
* Working closely with the Behaviour Lead to implement support strategies for pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs
* Carrying out regular pupil check-ins and providing mentoring support throughout the school day
* Supporting pupils to develop positive learning behaviours, self-regulation and emotional resilience
* Assisting with the delivery of behaviour support plans and individual programmes of support
* Responding to behaviour incidents in line with school procedures and using restorative approaches where appropriate
* Supporting class teachers and staff in promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
* Helping to develop rewards, incentives and positive reinforcement strategies
* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
* Liaising with parents and carers, alongside school staff, to support pupil progress and wellbeing
* Recording observations, progress and concerns in line with school procedures
The main focus of the role will be to support children whose low-level or persistent behaviours can affect their learning and the learning of others, helping them to engage positively with school life and classroom expectations.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Have experience of working with children or young people in a school, pastoral, mentoring or support role
* Have experience of supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, social or additional learning needs
* Be confident in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
* Have a calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour support
* Be able to support pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff
* Be committed to the wellbeing, progress and safeguarding of children and young people
* Provide details of the last 2 references, covering the last 5 years’ work history
* Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration
* Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several checks
Why Work with Rotherwood Education?
* Competitive rates of pay
* Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists
* Ongoing support throughout your placement
* Opportunity to secure a permanent role
* Streamlined and efficient registration process
If you are a committed and compassionate education professional looking for a rewarding Learning Mentor role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.
This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Reference: 225285450
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Learning Mentor
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Nelson, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£80 - £90 Daily
Full-Time
Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to work on a full-time basis in a supportive Primary school in the Nelson area.
This is a long-term role due to start in September 2026 or sooner, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
Position Details:
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Contract Type: Full-time, temp to perm
Daily Rate: £80 - £90 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
The school is looking to appoint a committed Learning Mentor to support pupils in overcoming barriers to education and developing positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour. Working closely with the Behaviour Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing targeted support for children who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and learning behaviours across the school.
This is a full-time, non-teaching role and is not suitable for part-time applicants.
The role will include:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them overcome barriers to learning
* Working closely with the Behaviour Lead to implement support strategies for pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs
* Carrying out regular pupil check-ins and providing mentoring support throughout the school day
* Supporting pupils to develop positive learning behaviours, self-regulation and emotional resilience
* Assisting with the delivery of behaviour support plans and individual programmes of support
* Responding to behaviour incidents in line with school procedures and using restorative approaches where appropriate
* Supporting class teachers and staff in promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
* Helping to develop rewards, incentives and positive reinforcement strategies
* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
* Liaising with parents and carers, alongside school staff, to support pupil progress and wellbeing
* Recording observations, progress and concerns in line with school procedures
The main focus of the role will be to support children whose low-level or persistent behaviours can affect their learning and the learning of others, helping them to engage positively with school life and classroom expectations.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Have experience of working with children or young people in a school, pastoral, mentoring or support role
* Have experience of supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, social or additional learning needs
* Be confident in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
* Have a calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour support
* Be able to support pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff
* Be committed to the wellbeing, progress and safeguarding of children and young people
* Provide details of the last 2 references, covering the last 5 years’ work history
* Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration
* Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several checks
Why Work with Rotherwood Education?
* Competitive rates of pay
* Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists
* Ongoing support throughout your placement
* Opportunity to secure a permanent role
* Streamlined and efficient registration process
If you are a committed and compassionate education professional looking for a rewarding Learning Mentor role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.
This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
This is a long-term role due to start in September 2026 or sooner, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
Position Details:
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Contract Type: Full-time, temp to perm
Daily Rate: £80 - £90 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
The school is looking to appoint a committed Learning Mentor to support pupils in overcoming barriers to education and developing positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour. Working closely with the Behaviour Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing targeted support for children who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and learning behaviours across the school.
This is a full-time, non-teaching role and is not suitable for part-time applicants.
The role will include:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them overcome barriers to learning
* Working closely with the Behaviour Lead to implement support strategies for pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs
* Carrying out regular pupil check-ins and providing mentoring support throughout the school day
* Supporting pupils to develop positive learning behaviours, self-regulation and emotional resilience
* Assisting with the delivery of behaviour support plans and individual programmes of support
* Responding to behaviour incidents in line with school procedures and using restorative approaches where appropriate
* Supporting class teachers and staff in promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
* Helping to develop rewards, incentives and positive reinforcement strategies
* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
* Liaising with parents and carers, alongside school staff, to support pupil progress and wellbeing
* Recording observations, progress and concerns in line with school procedures
The main focus of the role will be to support children whose low-level or persistent behaviours can affect their learning and the learning of others, helping them to engage positively with school life and classroom expectations.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Have experience of working with children or young people in a school, pastoral, mentoring or support role
* Have experience of supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, social or additional learning needs
* Be confident in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
* Have a calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour support
* Be able to support pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff
* Be committed to the wellbeing, progress and safeguarding of children and young people
* Provide details of the last 2 references, covering the last 5 years’ work history
* Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration
* Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several checks
Why Work with Rotherwood Education?
* Competitive rates of pay
* Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists
* Ongoing support throughout your placement
* Opportunity to secure a permanent role
* Streamlined and efficient registration process
If you are a committed and compassionate education professional looking for a rewarding Learning Mentor role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.
This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Reference: 225285450
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