Graduate Criminology Behaviour Mentor – SEN School

Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-Time

Use your criminology degree to make a lasting difference.

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and resilient Graduate Criminology Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming SEN school in Gateshead.

This rewarding full-time role involves supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils manage their emotions, develop positive relationships and engage successfully with learning.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing careers in education, youth justice, psychology, probation, social work or mental health services.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Helping learners develop emotional regulation strategies.
• Promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and resilience.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to create an inclusive learning environment.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Criminology degree or a related qualification.
• Is calm, patient and resilient.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Why join Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we're committed to helping you succeed. We offer:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• A dedicated education consultant who supports you throughout your journey.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Access to a wide range of rewarding education roles across the North East.

If you're ready to inspire young people and make a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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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