We're working with a specialist alternative provision in South Shields that is preparing for the new academic year and looking to welcome dedicated Learning Support Mentors to their team.

This specialist setting operates across two sites and supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Staff work together to create a positive and structured environment where young people can build confidence, re-engage with education and achieve success.

We're looking for a patient, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Mentor who can provide both academic and emotional support to pupils throughout the school day.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with learning
• Building trusting relationships with young people
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement support plans
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and wellbeing

What we're looking for

• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• A calm and consistent approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people
• The ability to build positive professional relationships
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What you can expect from Protocol

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares
• Free CPD and online training opportunities

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 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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