Learning Mentor

A large, well-regarded secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to join the team.

Set in a diverse and fast-paced school environment, this setting is known for its strong pastoral care, clear expectations, and commitment to supporting every student as an individual. Staff here take pride in building relationships that genuinely make a difference.

If you’re someone who enjoys guiding young people, offering a steady hand when things feel a bit wobbly, and helping students find their footing, this could be a really rewarding role.

Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
£95 – £115 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

• Work closely with students who need extra support with engagement and confidence

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions

• Help students overcome barriers to learning, both academic and personal

• Support behaviour management in a calm and consistent way

• Liaise with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

• Track progress and celebrate small wins along the way

You’ll be that go-to person students rely on, the one who helps turn a tricky day into a better one.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• A strong pastoral system that supports both staff and students

• Clear routines and behaviour expectations

• Supportive, approachable leadership

• A collaborative team culture

• A diverse and inclusive school community

It’s a school where relationships come first and where your impact is felt every single day.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering careers in teaching, counselling, or educational psychology

• Individuals with experience in mentoring, youth work, or support roles

• Calm, empathetic people who can build trust quickly

• Those who are patient, proactive, and genuinely care about student wellbeing

No school experience is essential. If you can connect with young people and stay consistent, you’ll do well here.

Pay & Benefits

• £95 – £115 per day (PAYE only)

• Weekly pay

• Immediate start

• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and mentoring training

• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re looking for a role where you can support students beyond the classroom, build meaningful relationships, and gain valuable experience, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep it simple and get things moving.

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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