Learning Mentor

St Margaret’s C of E Primary School are very pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to join our passionate and forward-thinking team as a Learning Mentor on a fixed term contract until 30th April 2027. As a school we pride ourselves on our passion for nurturing the whole child. Our school has a caring ethos, is very pupil-focused and inclusive. Our learning environment and curriculum meets the needs of our learners and ‘everyone feels safe, cares for each other and is very friendly’. We are looking for a committed, flexible, reflective Learning Mentor to join our strong team. The role will include: working with individual children, running intervention groups using therapeutic and evidenced based approaches, developing and implementing an inclusive environment across school and liaising with families and other agencies to ensure that all our pupils receive the provision that is right for them. The successful candidate will: • Be calm under pressure, adaptable and enthusiastic • Be compassionate and have a positive attitude • Have good listening skills and to be sensitive to pupils’ individual needs • Have a strong knowledge of SEN • Have experience of a range of learning support needs • Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with parents and carers to achieve the best outcomes for their children • Is committed to CPD for themselves and others • Thrive on working as part of a committed team • Be an enthusiastic and imaginative individual, who will create a stimulating and vibrant learning environment. St Margaret’s C of E Primary School is a successful, inclusive, popular two form entry primary school with innovative and creative approaches to learning. We have the BASE on-site, a Resource Provision for children with Complex Communication needs, such as Autism. We are a vibrant and caring place to learn, providing opportunities for every child to succeed. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who enjoy a large and happy workplace. We greatly value outdoor, practical learning, with an emphasis on high standards of achievement and behaviour. You will be joining a team of highly skilled staff. For further insight into the school, please see our website. Closing date for applications is Monday 5th October 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th October 2026. Start date is Monday 2nd November 2026. St Margaret’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Yours sincerely Mrs R Maiden Headteacher