PRU Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Gateshead is seeking a PRU Learning Mentor to support KS3 pupils with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. In this role, you will mentor students, help regulate their emotions, and facilitate their reintegration into the classroom. Ideal candidates will have experience in alternative education settings and possess strong relationship-building skills. The position is full-time with potential for permanence, focusing on the personal and academic growth of students.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to build trust with pupils.
• Understanding of emotional regulation and behaviour plans.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring pupils 1:1.
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour plans.
• Delivering small interventions around confidence, resilience and engagement.
• Helping pupils transition back into the classroom.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH or in PRU/alternative settings

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Positive, patient attitude

Job description

PRU Learning Mentor – Gateshead

Start: January
Contract: Full time, possibility of permanent

We’re partnering with a PRU-style school in Gateshead looking for a Learning Mentor to support a small cohort of KS3 pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs. No two days are the same here, but the impact you’ll make is huge.

If you enjoy getting to know pupils, building trust and helping them find their spark again, this setting is perfect.

Your role will include:

• Mentoring pupils 1:1
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour plans
• Delivering small interventions around confidence, resilience and engagement
• Helping pupils transition back into the classroom

You’ll bring:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH or in PRU/alternative settings
• A positive, patient attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

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.