Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor for a vibrant secondary school in Newcastle. The role involves providing personalized support to students facing challenges, promoting their academic, emotional, and social well-being. Ideal for graduates in related fields, this full-time position offers meaningful work and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to training and CPD

Support from local consultants

Opportunities to make a lasting difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or youth work.
• A calm and empathetic approach to mentoring.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring to pupils.
• Supporting behavior, attendance, and engagement.
• Working with teachers and parents to create supportive plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, or Youth Work

Job description

Learning Mentor – Newcastle

Salary: £100–£120 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Want to help students thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially? This could be your role.

We’re looking for a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a vibrant secondary school in Newcastle. You’ll work closely with pupils who need a little extra guidance—whether it’s building confidence, improving focus, or navigating personal challenges.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring

• Supporting behaviour, attendance, and engagement

• Working with teachers, pastoral leads, and parents to create supportive plans

• Being a calm, consistent presence in the lives of pupils who really need it

You’ll be great if you have:

• Experience working with young people (in schools, youth work, or similar)

• A calm, empathetic approach

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• A genuine belief in second chances and positive change

Ideal for grads in: Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Youth Work

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)

• Free access to Thrive training and CPD

• Friendly, local consultant support

• Roles that make a lasting difference

This role is based in Newcastle and starts this September—perfect if you’re looking for a meaningful, full-time position in education.

Ready to mentor someone who just needs the right person in their corner?

Drop us a message or hit apply and we’ll take care of the rest.

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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