Learning Mentor at City Road Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CRPS/97071

Location

City Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0HL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,119.00 - £31,364.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Tue 31st Mar, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

City Road Primary School

(part of the Inspire Education Community Trust)

Learning Mentor – SEMH and Challenging Behaviour

Grade GR3

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Monday to Friday : 8:30am - 3:45pm

(Includes a 45-minute unpaid lunch break)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentor to work closely with children who present challenging behaviour and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships and build emotional resilience. Working both one-to-one and in small groups, you will help pupils regulate their behaviour, engage positively with learning and make sustained progress.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
Building trusting, consistent relationships with children who may struggle to engage in school
Supporting emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviour strategies
Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and external agencies
Helping pupils develop confidence, self-esteem and independence

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour
Is calm, patient, resilient and able to remain consistent under pressure
Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ wellbeing
Is passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives

This is a rewarding role for someone who is motivated to support vulnerable learners and help them achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with a commitment to the professional development of all staff.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Inspire Education Community Trust is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding Statement

Inspire Education Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); online checks as part of KCSIE; medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK. Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. However, there are some exceptions to this when applicants must declare any relevant criminal record when asked to do so, even if it is regarded as spent in other circumstances. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

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