Graduate Criminology Behaviour Mentor – Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Do you want a career where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives while gaining invaluable experience for your future?

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Graduate Criminology Behaviour Mentor to work within a specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in youth justice, probation, social work, policing or education.

Every learner you'll support has their own journey. Some may struggle to regulate their emotions, while others need help rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences. Your role will be to provide consistency, encouragement and positive role modelling, helping learners develop the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

You'll become part of a supportive team where every achievement is recognised, whether that's improved attendance, greater engagement or a learner simply believing in themselves again.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know that finding the right school matters. That's why we take the time to understand your experience, career aspirations and personality before matching you with a role where you can thrive.

You'll also benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free accredited CPD including SEND, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
• A dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Regular wellbeing check-ins
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

What you'll be doing

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building strong, trusting relationships
• Supporting learners during lessons and structured activities
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence
• Celebrating every step of progress

What we're looking for

You'll be approachable, emotionally resilient and genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed. You'll understand that building trust takes time and be committed to creating positive outcomes through patience and consistency.

Experience working with young people, either through education, youth work, coaching or voluntary roles, would be highly beneficial.

Apply today and begin a career where every day has purpose.

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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