SEND Intervention Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 19,926; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

No umbrella companies

CPD Academy access

Thrive training

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a SEND Intervention Mentor to join the Inclusion team for a September start. The role involves delivering targeted interventions and supporting students with SEND to improve literacy and numeracy.

The ideal candidate has experience in secondary education, a calm and adaptable approach, and a passion for inclusive education. This long-term opportunity offers CPD and potential for a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary school or specialist setting.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions or structured support programmes.
• Calm, patient and adaptable individual with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions for students with SEND.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language needs, SEMH and MLD.
• Work with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans.
• Help students improve literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.
• Build trusting relationships to promote confidence, independence and resilience.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Encourage engagement, attendance and positive participation across the school day.

Skills

SEND support

Interventions

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

An ambitious and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a passionate and experienced SEND Intervention Mentor to join its dedicated Inclusion team this September.

This is a school where Kindness, Integrity, Determination, Manners, Ambition and Positivity shape everything they do. Staff are committed to ensuring every student receives the individual support they need to overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve success both academically and personally.

Whether you've worked as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Intervention Mentor, Learning Mentor or within specialist education, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Newcastle upon Tyne
£92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity with Permanent Potential

The Role

As a SEND Intervention Mentor, you will:

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions for students with SEND
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech & Language needs, SEMH and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Work alongside teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans
• Help students improve literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills
• Build trusting relationships that promote confidence, independence and resilience
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Encourage engagement, attendance and positive participation across the school day

You'll play a vital role in helping students make measurable academic and personal progress.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Well-established SEND and Inclusion department
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunity to deliver meaningful interventions that make a lasting impact
• Excellent CPD, including specialist SEND training
• Clear behaviour systems and inclusive classroom practices
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role

This is a school where intervention staff are highly valued and recognised for the difference they make to students' lives.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary school or specialist setting
• Experience delivering interventions or structured support programmes
• Calm, patient and adaptable individuals
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and helping every student succeed

Graduates in Psychology, Education, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Criminology, Childhood Studies or related subjects are also encouraged to apply.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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.

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