Behaviour Support Mentor – Northumberland (Full-Time)

Sometimes the biggest difference you can make is simply being the person who doesn't give up.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Behaviour Support Mentor to work within a specialist SEMH setting in Northumberland.

Every learner has their own story. Some may have experienced challenges that have affected their confidence, behaviour or engagement with education. Your role will be to provide consistency, encouragement and positive role modelling, helping learners rebuild trust and achieve success.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers, pastoral staff and therapists who understand that strong relationships are the foundation of outstanding education.

Why join Protocol Education?

We invest in our staff because we know the incredible impact they have on schools and learners.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free Behaviour Management and SEND CPD
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Regular wellbeing support

What you'll be doing

• Supporting learners displaying challenging behaviour
• Using restorative and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils regulate emotions
• Encouraging engagement with learning
• Building trusting relationships
• Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams
• Promoting resilience, confidence and independence
• Celebrating progress every step of the way

What we're looking for

You'll be resilient, patient and genuinely passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

Experience in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring or support work would be highly beneficial, but above all we're looking for someone with empathy, professionalism and a positive attitude.

If you're looking for a career where your support can change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a lasting difference through education.

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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