KS1 Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking Learning Mentors to support primary pupils across Bedminster and South Bristol from the end of September. This is more than a typical classroom role; you will be the trusted adult pupils turn to when they struggle, helping them build confidence, manage emotions and engage with learning.

You will work with teachers and pastoral teams to create a calm, supportive environment, delivering 1:1 and small-group mentoring, and helping pupils form positive relationships

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or related roles.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with children.
• Calm, patient, and resilient when challenges arise.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils needing emotional or behavioural support.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions.
• Help children regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Support pupils during challenging moments throughout the day.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff.
• Create a calm, positive learning environment.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Patience and resilience

Strong communication with children

Job description

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change a child's day, week, or even future?

We're working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Bedminster and South Bristol who are looking for passionate Learning Mentors to join them from the end of September.

This isn't your typical classroom support role.

As a Learning Mentor, you'll be the trusted adult that children turn to when they're finding school difficult. You'll help pupils build confidence, manage emotions, develop positive relationships, and overcome barriers that may be holding them back from learning.

For some children, your encouragement could be the reason they walk into school smiling. For others, you could be the person who helps them believe in themselves again.

If you're patient, resilient, and love seeing young people succeed, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building positive relationships with pupils who need additional emotional or behavioural support
• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions
• Helping children regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
• Supporting pupils during challenging moments throughout the school day
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, and positive self-esteem
• Working closely with teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff
• Helping create a calm, positive environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn

Who Thrives as a Learning Mentor?

We're looking for people who:

• Naturally build rapport and trust with children and young people
• Are patient, calm, and resilient when things become challenging
• Have experience in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work, or transferable skills from similar backgrounds
• Believe that every child deserves someone in their corner
• Can remain positive, encouraging, and solution-focused
• Want to make a meaningful difference every single day

Why This Role Is So Rewarding

No two days are ever the same.

One moment you might be helping a child navigate a difficult friendship. The next, you're celebrating a breakthrough in confidence or supporting a pupil back into the classroom after a challenging morning.

You'll see first-hand the impact that consistency, patience, and encouragement can have on a child's school experience.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• £92 to £97 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
• Roles available from the end of September
• Flexible opportunities and long-term placements available
• Free access to high-quality CPD and wellbeing training
• Dedicated local consultants who genuinely care about finding the right fit for you
• Local school placements across South Bristol
• £250 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or support staff member

What You Can Expect From Our Schools

Our schools are friendly, inclusive, and committed to supporting both pupils and staff.

You'll join teams that value pastoral support, prioritise wellbeing, and understand the important role Learning Mentors play in helping children succeed.

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport/proof of right to work in the UK
• 2 proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any explained gaps
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more in the past 5 years

Quick Question Before You Apply...

Are you Thrive trained?

If not, don't worry. We can help you access our free Thrive training, giving you additional tools and confidence to support children's emotional wellbeing and helping you stand out to schools from day one.

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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