Graduate Learning Mentor - SEND School - Gateshead

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a Graduate Learning Mentor for a specialist SEND school in Gateshead. You will support pupils with autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs, focusing on confidence, independence, and engagement in education.

The role is full-time and locationally based in Gateshead, with a daily rate of £92.63–£105. This is an excellent entry point for graduates aiming to work in teaching or SEND-related fields.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome to apply.
• Background in SEND or education support is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Support classroom learning and intervention activities.
• Encourage communication and independence in learners.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEND professionals.
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Communication

Empathy

Education

Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Childhood Studies

Education

Social Sciences

Job description

Graduate Learning Mentor – SEND School – Gateshead

Looking for a graduate role where every day actually makes a difference?

A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is seeking a Graduate Learning Mentor to join their supportive team and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

You'll work closely with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties, helping them build confidence, develop independence and engage with their education.

Location: Gateshead
Pay: £92.63–£105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

The role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour
• Support classroom learning and interventions
• Encourage communication and independence
• Build trusting relationships with pupils
• Work alongside teachers and SEND professionals
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Ideal for graduates with a background in

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences

Why apply?

This role offers genuine hands-on SEND experience and can be a great starting point for graduates looking to progress into Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Care or Children's Mental Health.

You'll also have access to free CPD and training to help develop your professional skills.

If you're patient, compassionate and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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