Pastoral Mentor

Pastoral Mentor

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm), term-time only
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Minimum £100 per day

We are proud to be working with a thriving primary school in Leeds to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Mentor to work across KS2. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, promoting wellbeing, and helping to create a safe and nurturing environment where every pupil can succeed.

You will be joining a setting that prioritises the wellbeing of both pupils and staff, while making a real difference to the lives of learners.

About the Role

• Providing support across KS2 classrooms, not based in a single class
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour effectively
• Building strong, trusting relationships to promote positive attitudes to learning
• Supporting the school's safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance policies
• Working collaboratively with staff to ensure consistency and effective support for pupils

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous KS2 school-based experience (essential)
• Experience supporting children with SEN and challenging behaviour
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential
• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in English, Maths, and Science
• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply directly via this advert.

NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.

We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.

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