Inclusion Mentor

Education Partnership North East; Ashington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

LGPS or Teacher Pensions

Wellbeing hub

Free parking

Free gym access

Dental and eye care

Health cash plans

Job summary

Education Partnership North East invites applications for a compassionate mentor to support learners with SEND at Ashington Campus. You will work with curriculum teams and student support to remove barriers to learning and promote independence.

Required qualifications include care/learning support credentials or NVQ2+, GCSEs, and experience with SEND; benefits include generous holiday, pensions, wellbeing resources, and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience of supporting individuals with SEND.
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment/support plans.
• Awareness of SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act responsibilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentor support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to help them integrate into College.
• Assist in detailed assessments and monitoring of support strategies.
• Devise and implement support strategies with senior staff to overcome learning barriers.
• Identify potential problems early and communicate with teaching staff and managers.

Skills

Good communication

SEND support experience

Student mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in care/learning support/youth

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 24 August 2026

Reference: 0576-26

About the College

Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.

Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.

The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region

Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly "levelling-up premium") payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

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We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and inclusive individual who is passionate about supporting learners with SEND at our Ashington Campus. You will help remove barriers to learning, build confidence, promote independence and create a supportive environment where every learner feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their potential

About the Role

In this role, you will work collaboratively with curriculum teams within our Ashington Campus and student support services to develop personalised strategies that enable learners with SEND to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their potential. Your commitment, creativity and dedication will contribute to the continuous improvement of our provision and support the College’s ambition to deliver excellence for every learner.

Role Responsibilities

• To provide mentor support to students with learning difficulties and or disabilities, emotional and behaviour needs who are on mainstream or discrete College courses to integrate into the College environment.
• To assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
• To devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students and groups to overcome their barriers to learning
• To identify possible sources of problems at early stage and to communicate this to teaching staff and departmental manage

Qualifications

• Relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally at least at NVQ level 2 (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English
• Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans
• Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act
• Good written and verbal communication skills

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.