Pastoral & Learning (PAL) Mentor
Location
Solihull
Salary
£95–£110 per day
Hours
Full time
No. of roles available
1
Job Description
This role is ideal if you enjoy combining academic support with emotional guidance. As a Pastoral & Learning (PAL) Mentor in a Solihull primary school, you’ll work with pupils who need extra structure, encouragement, and reassurance to stay on track. Your role goes beyond lesson assistance—you’ll help pupils manage friendships, transitions, and confidence barriers that affect classroom focus. You’ll support KS1 and KS2 children through intervention groups, regulation routines, and wellbeing-led support. Working closely with teachers and pastoral leads, you’ll help pupils access learning without feeling overwhelmed. The school values proactive mentoring and early intervention, so you’ll have the freedom to build rapport and take initiative. If you're passionate about unlocking confidence and helping children feel secure in school, this role provides variety, purpose, and progression.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mentor pupils individually and in small groups
Support emotional regulation and classroom confidence
Assist with literacy and numeracy catch-up activities
Help with transitions, routines, and social interactions
Liaise with teachers, pastoral teams, and families
Track soft skills progress and behaviour notes
Desired Experience
+ Qualifications
Experience in primary, pastoral, or intervention roles
Supportive, patient, and good at building rapport
Confident managing varied pupil needs
Strong organisational and communication skills
Interest in emotional wellbeing and inclusion
Commitment to safeguarding and teamwork
About the School
Based in Solihull (B91), this Ofsted ‘Good’ primary school is known for its balanced focus on academic growth and pupil wellbeing. With a strong pastoral team and inclusive ethos, it supports learners through personalised interventions and relationship-based practice. Classrooms are structured, friendly, and well-resourced, and staff collaborate to remove barriers before they escalate. The school recently improved its reading and writing outcomes and was praised by Ofsted for leadership, behaviour expectations, and community engagement. The environment promotes reflection, resilience, and kindness, and staff development is actively encouraged. Parents are closely involved in school life, creating a strong support network around pupils. If you’re looking for a seat at the table in a school that values mentoring and whole-child development, this is a role with real momentum.
Why choose Milestone Education?
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With our extensive network of schools and education providers, we're confident we can help you find the right role to suit your skills, experience and career aspirations.
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What do I need?
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
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A DBS (and Overseas Police Check if you’ve recently lived outside the UK for more than 6 months).
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Education-based referee details - we’ll apply for the references!
That’s it! Our process is simple, and our consultants will advise on how to fast track your checks so you can start working ASAP.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Milestone Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our HR and Safeguarding team will be there to support you throughout the process.
But, I don’t want to register with a supply agency, why should I sign up with Milestone?
We get it. Supply agencies can’t always deliver exactly what you’re looking for, but that’s where we’re different…
We’re an education platform service who partner with schools and MATs to support their recruitment, training and wellbeing needs. It’s in our interest to secure you a role you’ll love, in a setting you’ll want to stay in, with a view to progressing your career. If that’s what you want!
Our HR and Safeguarding team consistently go the extra mile to complete your checks as quickly as possible - at no cost to you. To put so much hard work and valuable time into completing these checks and then NOT deliver the opportunities you are looking for…? Well, we’d go out of business pretty quickly!
How much does it cost and how much will I be paid?
Our services to you are completely free.
Costs will only incur if you require a new DBS or OSPC, but don't worry - we can still put you forward for interviews while the applications in process, so you won't miss out on all the exciting opportunities!
All roles are paid in line with Teachers Pay and Conditions, or are matched with each school’s salary guidelines for the role you undertake. We'll always negotiate the best possible pay rates that reflect your hard work, experience and qualifications.