Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education provider in Wallsend is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support secondary school students. The ideal candidate will provide guidance and pastoral care to help students overcome challenges and achieve their potential. Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Free CPD

Personalised Support

Referral Bonus

No Payroll Fees

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or mentoring setting.
• Passionate about supporting students to achieve their goals and overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group mentoring for students facing challenges.
• Track student progress and communicate insights with teaching staff.
• Work closely with teachers and parents to ensure consistent student development.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant experience or qualifications in mentoring, counselling, or youth work

Job description

About the Role

Protocol Education is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentor to support students in secondary schools across Wallsend, Newcastle. In this role, you will provide guidance, pastoral support, and mentoring to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Support: Provide one-to-one or small group mentoring for students who may be facing academic, social, or emotional challenges.

• Pastoral Care: Offer guidance, encouragement, and support to help students manage behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing.

• Monitoring & Reporting: Track student progress and communicate insights with teaching staff to inform intervention strategies.

• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure a consistent approach to student development.

• Program Delivery: Assist with initiatives and programs designed to enhance student engagement, resilience, and motivation.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who:

• Experience: Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or mentoring setting.

• Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment: Passionate about supporting students to achieve their goals and overcome challenges.

• Qualifications: Relevant experience or qualifications in mentoring, counselling, or youth work is desirable but not essential.

Protocol Education Perks

Working with Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly Pay: Receive your salary weekly via PAYE, no umbrella companies involved.

• Free CPD: Access online training, including behaviour management and SEND courses.

• Personalised Support: Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Referral Bonus: Earn £50 for every friend you refer to Protocol Education.

• No Payroll Fees: Enjoy hassle-free payroll with no extra fees.

About the School

The secondary schools we work with in Wallsend are committed to student wellbeing, achievement, and inclusivity. You’ll join a supportive team that prioritises creating a positive learning environment for all students.

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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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