Graduate Learning Mentor – SEND School – Gateshead

Looking for a graduate role where every day actually makes a difference?

A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is seeking a Graduate Learning Mentor to join their supportive team and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

You'll work closely with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties, helping them build confidence, develop independence and engage with their education.

Location: Gateshead
Pay: £92.63–£105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

The role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour
• Support classroom learning and interventions
• Encourage communication and independence
• Build trusting relationships with pupils
• Work alongside teachers and SEND professionals
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Ideal for graduates with a background in

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences

Why apply?

This role offers genuine hands-on SEND experience and can be a great starting point for graduates looking to progress into Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Care or Children's Mental Health.

You'll also have access to free CPD and training to help develop your professional skills.

If you're patient, compassionate and ready to make a difference, 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.

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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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