Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor Salary: £33,119 - £37,563 FTE (£21,750 - £24,669 actual salary)

Contract Type: Permanent (subject to 6-month probation period)

Hours/working pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus training days (39 weeks per year

• Salary: £33,119 - £37,563 FTE (£21,750 - £24,669 actual salary)

Grade: C3 - SO1

Contract: Permanent (subject to 6-month probation period)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus training days (39 weeks per year)

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire

At Deighton Gates Primary School, our vision is "Excellence for All" because every child matters and every effort counts.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality education, enriching experiences, and the support every child needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, develop confidence and resilience, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Our work is guided by our CARE values:

• Compassionate - We show kindness and respect to all.
• Ambitious - We strive for excellence and encourage high aspirations.
• Resilient - We persevere through challenges and learn from experiences.
• Equal - We value diversity and ensure everyone feels included and respected.

Together, we create a nurturing, ambitious, and inclusive school community where everyone is encouraged to shine.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in supporting attendance, family support, safeguarding and pastoral interventions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with pupils, families and external agencies to overcome barriers to learning and improve outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

The successful candidate will

•        Demonstrate high expectations for pupil achievement, attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing.
•        Be committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
•        Build and sustain positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
•        Possess a strong understanding of the social, emotional and external factors that can impact children's engagement with education and overall wellbeing.
•        Show initiative, resilience and sound professional judgement when supporting pupils and families facing complex challenges.
•        Be passionate about removing barriers to learning and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.

In return, we offer

• Enthusiastic, motivated and respectful pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A dedicated and highly committed team of staff and governors who share a strong vision and unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect are valued.
• A nurturing, child-centred school community that places the needs, wellbeing and achievement of every child at its heart.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families within a positive and ambitious school culture.
• A strong commitment to professional development, with access to high-quality training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• A welcoming and forward-thinking school that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and excellence for all.

Deighton Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references will be required for this post. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits and Further Information

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our vibrant community first hand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01937 584359.

For further information about this vacancy, including the application pack, please visit our website: www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of school by email at recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

To apply, please download and complete the application form available on our website and return it by email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

CV's will not be excepted.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Assessment Date: 6th October 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description.pdf

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Learning Mentor

Salary: £33,119 - £37,563 FTE (£21,750 - £24,669 actual salary)

Grade: C3 - SO1

Contract: Permanent (subject to 6-month probation period)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus training days (39 weeks per year)

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire

At Deighton Gates Primary School, our vision is "Excellence for All" because every child matters and every effort counts.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality education, enriching experiences, and the support every child needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, develop confidence and resilience, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Our work is guided by our CARE values:

• Compassionate - We show kindness and respect to all.
• Ambitious - We strive for excellence and encourage high aspirations.
• Resilient - We persevere through challenges and learn from experiences.
• Equal - We value diversity and ensure everyone feels included and respected.

Together, we create a nurturing, ambitious, and inclusive school community where everyone is encouraged to shine.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in supporting attendance, family support, safeguarding and pastoral interventions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with pupils, families and external agencies to overcome barriers to learning and improve outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

The successful candidate will

• Demonstrate high expectations for pupil achievement, attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Be committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
• Build and sustain positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of the social, emotional and external factors that can impact children's engagement with education and overall wellbeing.
• Show initiative, resilience and sound professional judgement when supporting pupils and families facing complex challenges.
• Be passionate about removing barriers to learning and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.

In return, we offer

• Enthusiastic, motivated and respectful pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A dedicated and highly committed team of staff and governors who share a strong vision and unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect are valued.
• A nurturing, child-centred school community that places the needs, wellbeing and achievement of every child at its heart.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families within a positive and ambitious school culture.
• A strong commitment to professional development, with access to high-quality training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• A welcoming and forward-thinking school that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and excellence for all.

Deighton Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references will be required for this post. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits and Further Information

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our vibrant community first hand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01937 584359.

For further information about this vacancy, including the application pack, please visit our website: www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of school by email at recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

To apply, please download and complete the application form available on our website and return it by email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

CV's will not be excepted.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Assessment Date: 6th October 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description.pdf

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Learning Mentor

Salary: £33,119 - £37,563 - FTE (£21,750 - £24,669 actual salary)

Posted: 09/09/2026

Closing date: 30/09/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (BST)

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