Bentley West Primary School

Learning Mentor

 Bentley West Primary School part of Leigh Trust:  Monmouth Road, Bentley Walsall, WS2 0EQ

35 hours per week, term time only

Birmingham Council Grade 3 - SCP 9-22 (£27,254-£33,699 Pro-Rata)

Required for as soon as possible;

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young learners? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a strong dedication to improving attendance and behaviour in a school setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Bentley West Primary School, located in the heart of the community, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Learning Mentor. This role is integral to our school's mission of providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students.

Role Overview: As the Learning Mentor you will play a pivotal role in supporting and guiding our students towards achieving their full potential. Your responsibilities will encompass providing mentoring support to children individually and in small groups.  You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), to contribute to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters academic progress and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and carers to understand and address issues effectively.
• Identify barriers to learning for children and use a range of techniques and expertise knowledge to support children in overcoming these.
• Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring support to identified students, helping them overcome obstacles and develop key life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and SLT to devise and implement targeted interventions for students facing challenges.
• Contribute to the school's behaviour policy, promoting positive behaviour and resolving conflicts when necessary.
• Organise and deliver workshops or training sessions for parents, focusing on the importance of parental engagement.

• Safeguarding: At Bentley West Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. You will be expected to uphold our robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare of all children under your care. Supporting the SLT to manage all safeguarding concerns and escalate them to external agencies if needed.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for supporting and mentoring children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Experience in behaviour management and implementing positive strategies
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures

Joining Bentley West Primary School means becoming part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing the best possible education and support for our students. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary at Grade 3, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

To Apply: If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Thursday 14^th May 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 15^th May 2026

Interviews: W/C 18^th May 2026

 For questions about the role, please contact Cath Keats on 01922 720792, cath.keats@bwp.leightrust.co.uk

Safer Recruitment 

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to provide their original birth certificate as part of our comprehensive pre-employment identity and vetting checks.

 Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding & Child Protection

Bentley West Primary believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.   

 Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

 Short-listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

 Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which 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.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Immigration Act

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