At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young students with mentoring and guidance to enhance their learning experience.
- Company: Join Milk Education, a purpose-driven agency focused on making a positive impact.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, health support, and free teaching resources.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Whickham
Hours: 08:30–15:30, Monday – Friday (full-time and part-time roles available)
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual with a passion for supporting young people? Milk Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Whickham, seeking a dedicated Student Engagement Mentor to join their team from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance and behaviour, and achieve their full potential. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview
As a Student Engagement Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional pastoral and behavioural support. You will build positive relationships, encourage engagement with learning, and provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to help students develop confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes towards education. Working alongside teachers and the wider school team, you will play a key role in promoting student wellbeing, improving behaviour, and supporting academic success. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with children in education, youth work, mentoring, or support settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring for students requiring additional support
- Build trusting relationships that encourage positive behaviour and engagement
- Support students in overcoming personal, social, emotional, or behavioural barriers to learning
- Promote confidence, resilience, independence, and positive decision-making
- Encourage positive attendance, punctuality, and participation in school life
Behaviour & Wellbeing
- Support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs where appropriate
- Assist in implementing behaviour support strategies and individual support plans
- De-escalate challenging situations using a calm and restorative approach
- Promote positive behaviour throughout the school day
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students
Professional Practice
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies where required
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to relevant staff
- Follow all school safeguarding and behaviour policies
- Contribute positively to the wider school community
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience working with young children, ideally within a school, youth work, mentoring, or support setting
- Experience supporting students with behavioural, SEMH, or additional learning needs (desirable)
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to motivate and inspire young people
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Must live locally to Whickham—no relocation
Why Work with Milk Education?
- Excellent rates of pay
- Flexible and long-term opportunities available
- Health and wellbeing support
- Free classroom resources and teaching materials
- 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant
- CPD and training support sessions
- Referral programme
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Student Engagement Mentor in Gateshead employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
