SEND Behaviour & Learning Mentor

Location: Ferryhill
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311038787
Salary: £92.65 - £110/day
Job Published: 17 August 2026

SEND Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Ferryhill (Full-Time)

Your support could be the difference between a difficult day and a successful one.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Behaviour & Learning Mentor for a specialist school in Ferryhill.

Working with pupils who have a range of additional needs, you'll provide the consistency, encouragement and positive role modelling they need to engage with education. The school offers a structured and supportive environment where staff work together to help every pupil make progress.

The role

You'll be responsible for:

  • Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
  • Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage challenges
  • Building positive relationships based on trust
  • Supporting classroom learning and individual targets
  • Developing pupils' confidence and independence
  • Reinforcing positive choices and achievements
  • Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

What we're looking for

The role could be an excellent fit for:

  • Experienced Teaching Assistants
  • SEND Learning Mentors
  • Behaviour Mentors
  • Support Workers
  • Youth Workers
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Graduates looking to begin a career in education

Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour would be advantageous, alongside a calm, resilient and nurturing approach.

Why Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • No umbrella companies
  • FREE online CPD Academy
  • SEND and Behaviour Management training
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Long-term opportunities
  • Career progression advice
  • Wellbeing support

Join a team where your patience, resilience and encouragement can help a young person discover what they're capable of.