Graduate SEND Support Mentor – Start Your SEND Career

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

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a Graduate SEND Support Mentor for a specialist SEND school in Gateshead. You will support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs to access learning, develop confidence and manage challenges in the classroom. No extensive SEND experience is required.

We value patience, reliability and enthusiasm for helping children and young people. This is a full‑time, long‑term role with daily pay of £92.63–£105 and full safeguarding and training support from

Qualifications

• No extensive SEND experience required; attitude matters.
• Patient, reliable and enthusiastic about supporting children.
• Interest in helping pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with classroom activities.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help deliver interventions.
• Encourage communication and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Work alongside teachers and experienced SEND staff.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Communication

Education

Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Childhood Studies

Education

Social Sciences

Job description

Protocol Education are seeking a Graduate SEND Support Mentor for a specialist SEND school in Gateshead. You will support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs to access learning, develop confidence and manage challenges in the classroom. No extensive SEND experience is required.

We value patience, reliability and enthusiasm for helping children and young people. This is a full‑time, long‑term role with daily pay of £92.63–£105 and full safeguarding and training support from