Learning Mentor

Coventry Airport Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to provide mentoring support for students at Whitmore Park Primary School. The role involves working collaboratively to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, contribute to raising standards, and ensure a safe and happy environment. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, and the role requires commitment to enhancing children's educational experiences. Full-time permanent position with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development support

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to develop positive mentoring relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop one-to-one mentoring relationships with students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and agencies to support learning.
• Contribute to improving attendance and reducing exclusions.

Skills

Mentoring

Collaborative work

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

We have the following vacancy to start on as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint a person who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and also shows enthusiasm and motivation to:

To work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to address the needs of pupils, who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school to achieve to their full potential.

To develop positive one to one mentoring relationships with pupils identified as needing support.

To contribute to raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour

To support all children to feel happy and safe in school.

The school offers all of their staff fantastic support within a strong programme of professional development.

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email: [e-mail] or Tel: [phone] if you would like to arrange an appointment.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Completed applications can be emailed to: [e-mail], handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager.

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/144321/12203
• Contract Type Full Time Permanent
• Working Hours 35 Term-time only + Inset days (39 weeks)
• Closing Date 2 March, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Whitmore Park Primary School, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)