Hours: Learning Mentor - 33.75 hours per week (08:45 – 16:00; finish times negotiable)
Breakfast Club Manager
6.15 hours per week (07:30 – 08:45)
Responsible To: Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
Weetwood Primary School is a proud, community focused school with a warm, welcoming ethos. We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team, supporting pupils who may be experiencing barriers to learning.
In addition to the Learning Mentor role, there is an opportunity to take on the management of our Breakfast Club. This is an optional additional responsibility that can be discussed with suitable candidates who may be interested but is not a requirement of the Learning Mentor position.
About the Role
In this position, you will provide targeted academic, pastoral and behavioural support to help pupils thrive. Working closely with the Leadership
Team, you will identify individual needs, develop tailored mentoring programmes, and champion inclusion for all pupils, including those with SEND,
EAL or additional vulnerabilities.
Key responsibilities Learning Mentor:
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Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families;
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Promoting wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour;
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Working collaboratively with staff and external agencies;
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Playing an important part in safeguarding through early intervention and supportive communication with children, families and carers.
Key responsibilities Breakfast Club Manager:
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Supporting the breakfast club team to create a welcoming, positive start to the school day;
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Meeting and greeting pupils as they arrive at breakfast club;
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Helping to provide breakfast and creating a calm, nurturing environment that sets pupils up for successful learning;
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Working as part of the breakfast club team to ensure pupils' needs are met and they feel valued and ready for the day ahead;
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The role also provides an opportunity to support pupils and families from the very start of the school day, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling pupils to achieve their full potential.
If you are interested in this additional responsibility, please indicate this on your application.
We are looking for someone who:
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Is committed and compassionate, eager to make a meaningful difference and play an active role in supporting pupils and their families;
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Has experience working with children, ideally in an educational or pastoral support setting;
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Shows a strong commitment to safeguarding, understanding child protection and promoting pupil welfare;
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Possesses resilience and emotional intelligence equipping them to handle challenging situations and support vulnerable pupils;
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Has excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with staff, parents and pupils.
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