School Readiness Mentor: Launch Your Teaching Path

AMA Admin; South Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Long-term and temp-to-perm pathways

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Graduate Talent Programme access

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership school network

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a School Readiness Mentor to join welcoming Primary Schools from September. This role is ideal for graduates seeking school-based experience before moving into teaching, educational psychology, or SEND-related fields.

You will support children across EYFS to KS2, fostering academic, social, and communication skills, helping them build confidence and independent learning habits essential for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Degree obtained within the last five years.
• References covering the last two years.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 on a one-to-one, small group and whole-class basis.
• Help children develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Support children with SEND (Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language, SEMH).
• Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers to identify and support pupils needing guidance.
• Assist with classroom activities, learning resources and pupil engagement.
• Promote attendance, participation and independence within the school environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Childhood Studies

Early Years Childhood Studies

Psychology

Criminology

BA Education

Primary Education

MA Education

MA Education (SEND and Inclusion)

PGCE

Other Education, Child Development or Social Science-related degrees

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a School Readiness Mentor to join welcoming Primary Schools from September. This role is ideal for graduates seeking school-based experience before moving into teaching, educational psychology, or SEND-related fields.

You will support children across EYFS to KS2, fostering academic, social, and communication skills, helping them build confidence and independent learning habits essential for long-term success.