Secondary Engagement Mentor

AMA Admin; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo compliance+

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Engagement Mentor to join Secondary and SEN Schools across Teesside. You will help pupils develop independence, support learning in one-to-one or small group settings, and collaborate with teachers to foster a safe, supportive classroom environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and building positive relationships with learners and staff, with flexible days to fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and helping them thrive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them
• Recent experience in a school or education setting (preferred)
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare/education or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills
• Providing one-to-one or small group support to learners
• Building strong relationships with teachers and other professionals to create a collaborative learning environment
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies

Skills

Passion for children care

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for supporting learning

Previous school/education experience

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare/education

Job description

Engagement Mentor

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators.

We're currently hiring for Engagement Mentors to join Secondary and SEN Schools across Teesside.

You'll be joining welcoming schools that put wellbeing and community at the center of everything they do. Helping to build a happy and secure learning environment for all.

Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. It's a great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that values consistency.

Engagement Mentor - What we're looking for:

• A genuine passion for working with children and helping them thrive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support them
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar - or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)

Engagement Mentor - Your Key Responsibilities:

• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance
• Build strong working relationships with teachers and other professionals to create a collaborative learning environment
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understan