At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in nurturing educational environments.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, dedicated support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for long-term opportunities and ongoing wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them build confidence and resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in mentoring or support roles; compassion and patience are key.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
SEND Learning & Pastoral Mentor – Ferryhill (Full-Time)
Be the trusted adult who helps a young person feel confident, capable and ready to learn.
Protocol Education is seeking a full-time SEND Learning & Pastoral Mentor to support pupils within a specialist school in
Ferryhill
The school provides a nurturing and structured environment for young people with a range of additional needs, including
Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties
As a mentor, you'll provide much more than classroom support.
You'll help pupils overcome barriers, develop positive relationships and recognise their own strengths and achievements.
Key responsibilities
- Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting pupils' emotional and social wellbeing
- Developing positive relationships with learners
- Encouraging confidence and self-esteem
- Supporting positive behaviour
- Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
- Promoting independence and resilience
- Supporting individual learning and behaviour targets
- Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Encouraging and celebrating every step of progress
- We're looking for
You may have experience as a
- SEND Teaching Assistant
- Learning Mentor
- Pastoral Support Worker
- Behaviour Mentor
- Youth Worker
- Support Worker
- Psychology Graduate
- Care Professional
Most importantly, you'll be compassionate, patient, resilient and committed to helping young people succeed
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- FREE CPD Academy
- SEND and Behaviour Management training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Career progression guidance
- Ongoing wellbeing support
If you're ready to make a genuine difference to a young person's confidence, wellbeing and education, apply today.
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 Df E 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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SEND Learning & Pastoral Mentor in Ferryhill employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
