SEND Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Mentor to support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs within a specialist setting in Ferryhill. This role offers structured, nurturing support to help learners grow in confidence and resilience.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, build positive relationships, and encourage engagement with learning. Close collaboration with teachers and staff will support emotional wellbeing and progression for every

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support
• Building trusting and positive relationships with pupils
• Encouraging engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Developing confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting individual learning and behaviour plans
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to education
• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Recognising and celebrating individual achievements

Job description

SEND Learning Mentor – Ferryhill (Full-Time)

Make a real difference to young people's confidence, wellbeing and future.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Mentor to join a specialist educational setting in Ferryhill. The school provides a supportive and structured environment for pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, develop independence and feel confident in their ability to succeed.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND and Behaviour Management training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career progression guidance
• Ongoing wellbeing support

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support
• Building trusting and positive relationships with pupils
• Encouraging engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Developing confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting individual learning and behaviour plans
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to education
• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Recognising and celebrating individual achievements

Who this role would suit

• Experienced Learning Mentors
• Teaching Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Psychology or Education Graduates
• Care Professionals

If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people reach their potential,

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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