Graduate Send Learning Mentor - Newcastle

Protocol Education; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education in Newcastle is seeking a Graduate SEND Learning Mentor to support learners with SEND, helping them grow communication skills and social confidence while assisting classroom teachers.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, delivering engaging activities and monitoring behaviour, under guidance from experienced SEND professionals. This role is ideal for graduates aiming for education or psychology pathways.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Childhood Studies, Education or related subjects.
• Experience in SEND is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils manage behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support communication, confidence and social development
• Deliver engaging activities and interventions
• Assist teachers with classroom learning
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals

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Job description

Graduate SEND Learning Mentor – Newcastle

Turn Your Degree Into a Career That Makes a Difference

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience working with children and young people?

A specialist SEND school in Newcastle is looking for a motivated Graduate SEND Learning Mentor to join their supportive team. You’ll work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates considering careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or Children's Mental Health.

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

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils manage behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support communication, confidence and social development
• Deliver engaging activities and interventions
• Assist teachers with classroom learning
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals

Who Should Apply?

We’d love to hear from graduates with degrees in:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Education
• Related subjects

Previous SEND experience is beneficial but not essential. We’re looking for someone who is patient, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world SEND experience
• Behaviour and pastoral experience
• Free SEND-focused CPD and training
• Valuable experience for postgraduate applications
• A potential pathway into education, psychology or children’s services

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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