Secondary Learning Mentor

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

Job summary

A leading education support provider in South Tyneside is looking for a Secondary Learning Mentor to support students in building confidence and motivation. This role involves running intervention sessions, collaborating with teams, and fostering positive relationships. Ideal candidates are patient, supportive, and possess relevant educational backgrounds. This temporary position may lead to permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD in behaviour, SEND and safeguarding

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils needing help with focus and confidence.
• Ability to build trust with teenagers.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with focus and confidence.
• Run intervention sessions.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Patience

Clear communication

Listening ability

Education

Graduates in psychology, youth work or social sciences

Job description

Secondary Learning Mentor

If you’re passionate about helping young people with confidence, motivation and emotional resilience, this Secondary Learning Mentor role in South Tyneside could be an excellent step. You’ll work with pupils who need extra encouragement to stay engaged with school life.

What you’ll be doing as a Learning Mentor

• Supporting pupils who need help with focus, confidence or organisation
• Running short intervention sessions
• Working closely with pastoral and SEND teams
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students
• Encouraging good behaviour and routines

Who this Learning Mentor role suits

• Someone patient, calm and supportive
• Graduates in psychology, youth work or social sciences
• Individuals who communicate clearly and are good listeners
• Anyone able to build trust with teenagers

What Protocol provides

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD in behaviour, SEND and safeguarding
• A dedicated consultant
• Referral bonuses

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving Learning Mentors access to quality training, wider expertise and supportive guidance. We work with South Tyneside schools to help young people feel confident and capable.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.