Year 6 Wellbeing & Learning Mentor

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Wellbeing & Learning Mentor to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with ASD. The role focuses on developing confidence, managing anxiety, and preparing the pupil for transition to secondary school within a nurturing school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ASD/SEMH, be patient and emotionally intelligent, and able to build strong relationships quickly to support the pupil’s wellbeing and academic journey.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD, SEMH or additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent.
• Able to build strong relationships quickly and stay calm in challenging situations.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, care or support work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting emotional regulation and managing anxiety.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive self-esteem.
• Acting as a positive role model and trusted mentor.
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Helping prepare the pupil for her transition to secondary school.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

Job description

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to a young person's confidence, emotional wellbeing, and educational journey?

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Wellbeing & Learning Mentor to provide 1:1 support for a wonderful Year 6 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This rewarding role is ideal for someone who can build strong, trusting relationships and help a young person thrive during a crucial stage of their education.

The pupil is bright and capable but experiences high anxiety and low self-esteem, which can impact her confidence both socially and academically. She requires a calm, patient and encouraging adult who can provide consistent support, celebrate successes, and help her develop resilience and self-belief.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting emotional regulation and managing anxiety.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive self-esteem.
• Acting as a positive role model and trusted mentor.
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Helping prepare the pupil for her transition to secondary school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children with ASD, SEMH or additional needs.
• Is patient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent.
• Can build strong relationships and establish trust quickly.
• Remains calm and positive during challenging situations.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and development.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, care or support work is desirable.

What We Offer

• A highly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be more than a teaching assistant and become a trusted mentor, helping a young person build the confidence and skills needed for a successful transition into secondary education.

Requirements:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Ability to provide references covering the last 24 months.
• Right to work in the UK.

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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