Job Description

Salary

Actual salary 24,242 - 26,733

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Job category

Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted

31/07/2025

Job reference

2000-R0098

Learning Mentor

Location:

St Austin's Catholic Primary School, Duke of York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3PF

Salary and Grade:

G6 SCP 12-18 (FTE 28,598 - 31,537)

Actual salary 24,242 - 26,733

Hours:

37 hours per week, permanent, term time only

St Austin's Catholic Primary School, located in Wakefield, is a welcoming and inclusive school, committed to providing a safe, well-maintained environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.

Are you passionate about helping children thrive both inside and outside the classroom?

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and proactive Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team. This vital role supports children in overcoming barriers to learning, fostering their personal and academic development.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate Supporting provision for pupils with special needs Developing 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils Providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils achievement, progress and other matters Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information facilitating their support for their child's attendance Assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies Participating in comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help Playing a leading role in safeguarding pupils including attending relevant meetings with all stakeholders and outside agencies and overseeing attendance Staying up to date with all relevant training and statutory guidance

We are looking for someone who:

Understands the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting Understands safeguarding and child protection policies and legislation Can communicate clearly and empathetically with children and adults Is patient, flexible and solution-focused Has a recognised qualification or equivalent experience in child care development, behaviour, mentoring or similar Will be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school

We can offer you:

A welcoming and supportive staff team Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust A commitment to your professional development Friendly and caring school and parish community A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council An excellent pension package Health and wellbeing support


St Austin's is a Catholic Primary School and the successful candidate will be expected to be sympathetic towards and supportive of the Christian values of the school although it is not necessary to be a practicing Catholic.

If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives and are excited to be part of our friendly team, we would love to hear from you!

We always welcome speaking to prospective candidates. If you would like further information about this post, the Headteacher can be contacted:

by email at JMolyneux@sa.bkcat.uk between Wednesday 13th and Friday 29th August. from Monday 1st September onwards please ring the school on 01924 339435 and request to speak to Mr Molyneux, Headteacher.

Closing date: Monday 15th September at 9am

Shortlisting: Friday 19th September

Interview date: Friday 26th September

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.