Learning Mentor/Senior Lunchtime Playworker

Learning MentorKey Responsibilities

• Assessing Student Needs

• Identify individual and group needs through observation, referrals, and communication with teachers and support staff.

• Use assessment data and behaviour/emotional reports to tailor support.

• Independent use of assessment tools such as the Boxall Profile.

• Planning Nurture Provision

• Design structured nurture programmes that address social, emotional, and behavioural development.

• Set clear, achievable objectives for each session linked to students’ individual targets.

• Ensure sessions follow a consistent, predictable routine to create a safe and supportive environment.

• Preparing Session Materials

• Develop and organise engaging resources such as:

• Emotional literacy activities

• Social skills games

• Reflection tasks and discussion prompts

• Visual aids and sensory materials

• Differentiate resources to meet varying needs, abilities, and learning styles.

• Delivering Inclusive and Supportive Sessions

• Create a calm, nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe, respected, and valued.

• Use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches.

• Encourage communication, confidence, and self-regulation in students.

• Monitoring and Evaluating Progress

• Record student engagement, behaviour, and emotional development.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of sessions and adapt future planning accordingly.

• Write end of intervention reports.

• Contribute to reports and review meetings with staff and external agencies.

• Collaborating with Staff and Parents

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external professionals.

• Share strategies and provide feedback on student progress.

• Support consistency between classroom and nurture provision.

• Ensure the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is informed immediately of any safeguarding concerns.