Learning and Behaviour Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in the UK seeks a Learning and Behaviour Mentor for a SEMH school. This full-time, temporary role includes supporting students with social emotional mental health needs and assisting in teaching. No previous experience needed, but a passion for helping children with special needs is essential. The position offers statutory holiday pay and may lead to a permanent role. Suitable candidates must complete DBS checks and relevant training.

Benefits

Statutory holiday pay

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in supporting social emotional mental health needs.
• Passion for helping children with special needs.
• DBS checks and training required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in teaching and learning.
• Build strong relationships with children.
• Work 5 days a week.

Skills

Support for children with special needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Learning and Behaviour Mentor for a SEMH school. Protocol Education is looking to recruit a learning support assistant / teaching assistant to join a pupil referral unit across two separate sites in Clacton.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with social emotional mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist in teaching and learning in a positive, friendly manner.
• Build strong relationships and rapport with individual children.
• Respond to challenges with a robust, strong character.
• Attend sessions 5 days a week between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Qualifications & Experience

• Social care background or experience supporting SEND.
• No previous experience required; passion for supporting children with special needs.
• Required DBS checks and training.
• All applicants must have appropriate qualifications and training; see FAQs.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Full‑time position with statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with option to become permanent at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding; we undertake safeguarding checks and offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Angharad at [e-mail] or 01245 697652. Please apply now!