Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom?
Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a welcoming secondary school in North Shields. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced support staff to work closely with students, providing the guidance, encouragement and intervention they need to flourish.
With a strong focus on inclusion, achievement and preparing students for life beyond school, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact every day.
North Shields
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity
The Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will:
Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
Help students overcome academic, social and emotional barriers to learning.
Deliver targeted interventions focused on confidence, engagement and attendance.
Support students with SEND, SEMH needs, Autism (ASC) and ADHD.
Encourage positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents/carers.
Act as a positive role model throughout the school day.
Every day presents an opportunity to help students develop the skills, resilience and confidence needed for future success.
Why This School?
This is a fully inclusive secondary school that believes every student can succeed when given the right support and opportunities.
Staff are committed to creating a positive environment where achievement is celebrated, students are encouraged to challenge themselves and every young person is supported to become resilient, skilled and considerate.
The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, wellbeing and preparing students for life beyond the classroom.
We're Looking For
A genuine passion for supporting young people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
Strong relationship-building abilities.
Confidence working with students from a range of backgrounds.
A proactive and adaptable attitude.
A commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
Applications are welcomed from:
Psychology Graduates
Criminology Graduates
Sociology Graduates
English Graduates
Sports Graduates
Youth Workers
Support Workers
Care Workers
Teaching Assistants
Sports Coaches
Aspiring Teachers
Aspiring Educational Psychologists
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
Pay & Benefits
£92.63 - £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
Weekly pay
No umbrella companies
FREE access to our CPD Academy
FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support young people while gaining valuable experience for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Learning Mentor opportunity in North Shields.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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