Not every student thrives in mainstream — and that’s okay.

Some young people need a different environment, a different pace, and adults who see beyond behaviour.

We’re recruiting Learning Mentors for a specialist Alternative Provision / PRU, supporting pupils who benefit from a more personalised curriculum.

If relationship-building is your strength, keep reading.

What your day might look like:

Acting as a trusted adult and positive role model

Supporting attendance, engagement and motivation

Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning

Celebrating small wins that lead to big progress

Who we’re looking for:

Strong communicators with natural rapport-building skills

Experience in mentoring, coaching or youth support preferred

Positive, proactive and adaptable personalities

Why this role?

No two days are the same

A deeply rewarding role with visible impact

Perfect for future teachers, youth workers or pastoral leads

Protocol Education offers:

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE online CPD Academy

Ongoing consultant support

Access to diverse education settings

Referral bonuses

Safeguarding matters:
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Ready to become the person a young person remembers forever?

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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