Graduate Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a compassionate Learning Mentor to join an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Bristol. You will support students academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working with pastoral teams, you will lead targeted interventions, build relationships with staff and parents, and monitor progress to ensure every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, mentoring, youth work or care settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning and engagement.
• Lead targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, SEND and EAL teams.
• Supervise students and maintain a positive, focused learning environment.
• Maintain records of progress and interventions.
• Develop personalised action plans and conduct mentoring sessions.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Experience working with children or

Strong communication skills

Patience and empathy

Behaviour management

Job description

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a compassionate and proactive Learning Mentor to join a welcoming Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the school's pastoral team, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping to create a positive environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

• Work closely with the school's pastoral team to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and engagement.
• Lead targeted interventions for individual students and small groups, promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing, and academic progress.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, parents/carers, SEND staff and EAL teams to ensure a joined-up approach to student support.
• Supervise and support students within designated learning spaces, ensuring they remain focused, engaged and supported throughout the school day.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, interventions and daily activities.
• Develop and deliver personalised action plans for students identified as requiring additional support.
• Conduct one-to-one mentoring sessions and small group interventions in line with school priorities.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team to design and implement effective support strategies and intervention programmes.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging confidence, resilience and personal development.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, mentoring, youth work, support work or care setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience working with students with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join This School?

• Join a supportive and welcoming Ofsted-rated Good school with a strong pastoral ethos.
• Be part of a dedicated team committed to student wellbeing and success.
• Access opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young people every day.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE Thrive training and access to our CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Flexible opportunities to suit your schedule and career goals
• Refer a friend scheme with fantastic rewards
• Opportunities in a variety of local Bristol schools

Ready to Make a Difference Every Day?

If you're passionate about helping young people succeed and want to make a lasting impact in a supportive school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Grace Callaghan at Protocol Education to discuss this opportunity further.

What We Need to Clear You

To successfully register and work through Protocol Education, we will need:

• Valid passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of current address
• An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years of employment and/or education history, with any gaps explained
• An overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for 3 months or more within the last 5 years
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Our team will guide you through every step of the registration process.

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', which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.

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 workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.