Psychology & Criminology Graduates – Graduate SEND Mentor | Gateshead

Interested in behaviour, development and understanding what makes children tick?

A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is recruiting a Graduate SEND Learning Mentor to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

This could be a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Teaching, Child Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or youth-focused careers.

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

Your responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation strategies
• Support positive behaviour
• Assist with interventions and learning activities
• Encourage communication and social development
• Support pupils to become more confident and independent
• Work as part of a specialist SEND team

This role could be ideal for

• Psychology Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sociology Graduates
• Childhood Studies Graduates
• Education Graduates
• Graduates considering a career working with children

What you'll get

• Real-world SEND experience
• Experience supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Free CPD and specialist training
• Valuable experience for future postgraduate study
• Long-term experience within a specialist school

Put your degree into practice and start building your career in SEND. Apply today.

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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