Pastoral Learning Mentor - Bradshaw Primary School

Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, HX2 9PF
Tel: 01422 244283

At Bradshaw, our commitment to our pupils is that we will attract, retain and develop excellent staff. The personal welfare and professional development of staff is therefore imperative. We put our team at the heart of our vision and use their talents to achieve it. We are looking for equally committed staff to join our team.

We are seeking a candidate who is caring, compassionate, understands the challenges facing pupils and can relate well to primary aged children. Your role will be to work with some of our vulnerable pupils to enhance their learning experience in school, ensuring they feel safe, listened to and are equipped with the skills to help them access their learning.

Your working week will predominantly be based in classrooms across the school, providing pastoral support to pupils, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour and helping children overcome barriers to learning. A small proportion of your working hours will be office-based, completing pastoral records, liaising with staff and external agencies, and coordinating support for pupils and families.

Experience in a similar role is essential. You will need to have a strong understanding of vulnerable children and those facing barriers to their learning, including children with ASD and those with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Your role will involve working with children who have particular pastoral needs, supporting them with strategies and interventions aimed at building self-esteem, developing coping strategies, encouraging positive social interactions, and fostering resilience.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for outdoor learning and an understanding of how nature-based activities can support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement. They will have the ability to analyse and interpret data to identify pupils’ needs, monitor progress and evaluate the impact of pastoral interventions.

Experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, building positive relationships with children and families and implementing tailored strategies to help pupils overcome barriers to learning would be an advantage.

We are looking for a candidate who is impassioned about providing the best opportunities for our children whilst acting in a professional manner to build a relationship of trust with both the children and their families.

Therefore, we are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking and committed to supporting all pupils with social and emotional needs.
• Will enable all pupils to access school life and the curriculum, by working alongside teaching staff, the SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team.
• Will meet and promote high expectations by way of nurture and encourage our children to fulfil their potential.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is committed to working as part of a team.

In return, we offer a benefit package that includes:
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution of approximately 15.3%
• Commitment to professional development for all staff including access to the National College platform

Our school also offers you the opportunity to:
• Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
• Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum, recognised through a range of curriculum awards.
• Work with an experienced, supportive and successful team who love to work collaboratively.
• Development that will support you on your chosen career path

For an application pack please visit our website: www.bradshawprimaryschool.org

Please note we do not accept CVs, only a fully completed Bradshaw Primary School application form (available on the school website) will be accepted.

For further information about the role please view our website or contact the administration team on 01422 244283 to arrange a visit, which would be warmly welcomed!

CLOSING DATE: 12 noon on Monday 16th November 2026
INTERVIEWS: week commencing 23rd November 2026

You will be contacted by email to inform you if you have been selected for an interview.

The trustees of the Family of Learning Trust and the Governors of Bradshaw Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

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