Learning Mentor & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Location: Ashdene Primary School
Hours: Full-time or part-time, term-time only (please state your preferred working days in your application)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade 6 or Grade 7 (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing, safety and personal development?
Ashdene Primary School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Learning Mentor to take on a vital role in our pastoral and safeguarding team. This position also includes responsibilities as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and operational lead for day-to-day safeguarding and attendance.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils — building relationships, ensuring safety, and supporting personal and academic progress.
About Ashdene
At Ashdene Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive, nurturing culture and our unwavering commitment to high standards. Guided by our motto — Excellence: Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day — we create a calm, respectful environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.
Our core values — Resilience, Excellence, Self-awareness, Positivity, Empathy, Communication and Teamwork — are lived out across all areas of school life.
Our most recent Ofsted report recognised the exemplary behaviour and attitudes of our pupils and the strength of relationships across the school.
About the role
This is a varied and pivotal role with three core areas of focus.
Learning Mentor
- Provide targeted support for pupils with emotional, behavioural or social needs.
- Deliver structured mentoring sessions to build confidence, resilience and engagement.
- Work closely with teachers and support staff to reduce barriers to learning.
- Help pupils develop positive relationships, manage challenges and make progress both personally and academically.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in overseeing the school’s safeguarding provision.
- Respond to day-to-day safeguarding concerns, make referrals where appropriate, and liaise with external agencies.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records using CPOMS.
- Promote a culture of vigilance, empathy and early help across the school.
Operational Lead for Attendance
- Monitor pupil attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
- Work with families to address concerns and improve attendance.
- Analyse attendance data and contribute to strategic planning and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to support pupils and families where attendance is a concern.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting children in a pastoral or safeguarding capacity.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understands safeguarding procedures and is confident working with external agencies.
- Can manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
- Has a calm, empathetic and solution-focused approach.
- Is confident analysing data and using digital systems, such as CPOMS and SIMS/Arbor.
- Can work effectively as part of a team while taking initiative and managing competing priorities.
What we offer
- A supportive and forward-thinking team with strong pastoral values.
- Ongoing training, including safeguarding and mental health.
- A vibrant school community committed to excellence, inclusion and wellbeing.
- Opportunities to make a significant impact on children’s lives every day.
Visits and applications
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
School tours are available on:
- Tuesday 3rd November at 4.00 pm
- Wednesday 4th November at 10.00 am
To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact:
Marie Slater
Email: sbmadmin@ashdeneschool.net
Closing date: Friday 6th November
Interviews: Tuesday 10th November
Ashdene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.