Education Engagement Mentor - Flexible Hours & Training

AMA Admin; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Fast-track compliance

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Engagement Mentors to support Secondary and SEN Schools around Chester-le-Street. Join welcoming schools that prioritise wellbeing and community while helping to create a happy, secure learning environment.

The role offers training, ongoing support, and flexible days to suit your schedule. It is a great chance to become a familiar face in schools that value consistency and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children and helping them thrive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning.
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them.
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred).
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills.
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance.
• Build strong working relationships with teachers and other professionals to create a collaborative learning environment.
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Understanding of additional needs

Experience in education setting

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Engagement Mentors to support Secondary and SEN Schools around Chester-le-Street. Join welcoming schools that prioritise wellbeing and community while helping to create a happy, secure learning environment.

The role offers training, ongoing support, and flexible days to suit your schedule. It is a great chance to become a familiar face in schools that value consistency and student wellbeing.