Pastoral Mentor

Education Experts; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support provider is looking for an experienced SEMH pastoral mentor (teaching assistant) for a secondary school in Newcastle. The role involves providing mentoring for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, with potential for a permanent position. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in education. Competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an education setting.
• Valid right-to-work proof for recruitment.
• Exceptional references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils in KS2 and KS3/KS4.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance learners' wellbeing.

Skills

Pastoral mentoring

Collaboration

Support for SEMH needs

Education

Relevant UK-based qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking an experienced SEMH pastoral mentor (teaching assistant) for a secondary school-based job to start immediately. We are supporting a secondary school based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northeast (NE3 5HP) with a full-time vacancy for a secondary school pastoral mentor (teaching assistant).

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral mentoring and support for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Support pupils who are in KS2 at primary level or KS3/KS4 at secondary level as appropriate.
• Work in a long-term, temporary capacity with potential to transition to a permanent role later in the academic year.
• Collaborate with school staff and the SEMH provision across the trust to support learners' wellbeing and progress.

Requirements

• Relevant UK-based qualification.
• Substantial experience working within an education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing, including valid right-to-work proof.
• Exceptional references.

Details

• Proposed start date: September/October 2025
• Salary: Daily rate equivalent (£110 to £120 per day)
• Location: Newcastle/Northeast

Application

If you are an experienced pastoral mentor (teaching assistant) and are willing to work in or are local to Newcastle or the Northeast, please apply directly. For initial inquiries or to send a CV, please contact Education Experts.