SEN Learning Mentor

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, every single day?

If you’ve worked with children before and know the impact a calm, reliable adult can have, this could be just the thing.

We’re working with primary schools and nurseries across Havering, including Romford, looking for dedicated SEN Learning Support Mentors to join their teams full-time. Whether it’s 1:1 support or working within a specialist SEN provision, your role will be all about helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

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Why register with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple and supportive, no chasing, no confusion, just real people helping you find the right fit.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, perfect for building SEN skills
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens to what you want
• Roles across mainstream, SEND, and specialist settings
• Easy registration and local placements that work for you
• Referral scheme, bring your mates along and get rewarded

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What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis or within a provision
• Helping children stay engaged, focused, and confident in the classroom
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to follow support plans
• Creating a calm, structured environment where pupils can thrive
• Building positive relationships, often being that key trusted adult

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What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children, this is essential
• Someone reliable, consistent, and genuinely caring
• A calm, patient approach, especially in challenging moments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and get stuck in

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The kind of settings you’ll be in

From nurturing primary classrooms to dedicated SEN provisions, these are schools that value the support staff who keep everything ticking. You’ll be part of a team that understands how important your role really is.

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If you’re someone who shows up, sticks with it, and wants to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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Apply now or get in touch for a chat, we’ll help you find a role that fits.

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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