Family Learning Mentor (Multi-Agency Support Team)

Suitable for Job Share: Yes

Hours per week: Full Time 37 hours – consideration will also be given to applicants wishing to work part-time hours. 7.4 hour working day worked between the hours of 8:30am – 5:30pm

Weeks per annum: 39 (School Term Time only)

Salary: PLP Grade 6 FTE (£29,070 - £32,005)

Actual salary: (£24,894.96 - £ 27,408.44)

An Enhanced DBS Check is required

A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential to this role.

Are you passionate about helping children and families overcome barriers and reach their full potential?

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Family Learning Mentor to join our team and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

As a Family Learning Mentor, you will work closely with children, parents/carers, schools and other professionals to provide early intervention, emotional support and practical guidance to identify and overcome challenges that may be affecting a child’s wellbeing, learning, behaviour or attendance promoting a child centred approach.

You will be working with families of primary and secondary aged children as part of a collaborative team committed to sharing professional practice, offering regular supervision, and supporting your professional development.

As a Family Learning Mentor, you will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people and families.
• Provide mentoring and emotional support to children.
• Support parents and carers with practical strategies to help them understand and respond to their child’s needs.
• Work alongside schools to identify barriers and help strengthen home–school relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and partner agencies to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to assessments, reviews and support planning.

Experience of working with children, families, schools or within a support/mentoring role would be desirable.

For an informal discussion please contact any one of the team managers below:

Kerry Sumareh (Lead Family Learning Mentor) 07458301036

Aimee Rice (Lead Family Learning Mentor) 07458300126

To request an application pack* please email Nadia Donald (ndonald@plpcic.co.uk). Previous candidates are welcome to apply.

Closing time/date:  By noon, Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interviews: TBC