Learning Mentor – Secondary Schools
Newcastle upon Tyne
£100 – £120 per day (PAYE, no umbrella deductions)
Full-time and long-term roles available
Want to make a real difference to young people who need extra support in school? We’re looking for dedicated Learning Mentors to join Newcastle secondary schools and help pupils build confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.
What you’ll be doing:
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Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring for pupils who need extra support
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Helping students develop behaviour, social, and emotional skills
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to keep pupils engaged in learning
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Acting as a positive role model, encouraging attendance, focus, and achievement
What we’re looking for:
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Experience working with young people (school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or similar)
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Patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships
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Confidence to handle challenging behaviour and provide calm guidance
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A genuine commitment to supporting students’ wellbeing and success
Why join Protocol Education?
✅ Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
✅ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✅ Specialist training opportunities, including Thrive
✅ Dedicated support from a local consultant
✅ Opportunities across Newcastle in welcoming, supportive schools
If you’re passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their best, this role is a fantastic way to put your skills into action.
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Learning Mentor.
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.
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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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