SEND Learning Mentor – Ferryhill (Full-Time)

Make a real difference to young people who need the right person in their corner.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Mentor to join a specialist school in Ferryhill. The school provides a supportive and structured environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, resilience and independence. You'll work closely with pupils and staff to create a positive learning environment where every learner has the opportunity to progress.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting behaviour and engagement throughout the school day
• Working alongside teachers and wider support staff
• Helping pupils achieve their individual targets
• Celebrating progress and encouraging personal development

Who we're looking for

This role would suit someone with experience as a:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Behaviour Mentor
• Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Care Worker
• Psychology or Education Graduate

You should be patient, resilient, approachable and confident when supporting young people with additional needs. Previous SEND experience is desirable, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND and Behaviour Management training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career progression guidance
• Ongoing wellbeing support

Apply today and become a positive influence in a young person's school journey.

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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