LEARNING MENTOR Scale 5

Our Learning Mentor will provide targeted support for pupils who struggle with focus, attention, and engagement in their learning. Working closely with the Lead Pastoral Care Manager delivering 1:1 and small-group mentoring to help children develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to succeed. Key Activities: Direct pupil support: Deliver regular 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions for identified pupils Support pupils who find it difficult to focus, stay on task, or manage their emotions in class Use practical strategies to help children develop attention, self-regulation and organisational skills Provide a safe space for pupils to talk about worries or challenges affecting their learning Regular check-ins: Conduct weekly or fortnightly check-ins with your mentees to monitor progress and wellbeing Build trusting relationships so pupils feel comfortable sharing concerns Celebrate successes and help pupils set achievable goals Pastoral interventions: Deliver structured programmes (e.g., social skills, emotional literacy, resilience-building) Use restorative approaches to support positive behaviour and relationships Provide transition support (e.g., moving between year groups, starting new routines) Family liaison and wellbeing: Liaise with families to understand pupils' needs and share progress Conduct wellbeing checks and signpost families to additional support where needed Work collaboratively with parents/carers to support pupils at home and school Collaboration and safeguarding: Work closely with class teachers, SENCo, and the DSL to coordinate support Maintain accurate records and input data into the school's management system Report safeguarding concerns promptly and follow school procedures Participate in multi-agency meetings where appropriate Monitoring impact: Track pupils' progress using simple data and observations Adjust interventions based on what's working Contribute to reviews and reports on pupil outcome Who We're Looking For: Exper