Pastoral Mentor – Secondary
We are working with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in North Tyneside to recruit a Pastoral Mentor to support pupils across KS3 and KS4. The school has a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and positive relationships, with clear systems in place to support pupils’ emotional and behavioural needs.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working closely with young people, helping them overcome barriers to learning and engage positively with school life.
North Tyneside | Well-connected suburban location
£110 – £130 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience
About the role
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Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support to pupils
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Support students with SEMH needs, behaviour, attendance, or engagement challenges
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Act as a consistent, trusted adult within the school
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Support emotional regulation and behaviour for learning
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Work closely with pastoral leads, SEN staff, safeguarding teams, and teaching staff
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Contribute to a calm, safe, and supportive school environment
About the school
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11–16 secondary school with a strong community ethos
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Clear behaviour policies and well-established pastoral systems
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Inclusive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
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Collaborative staff culture with supportive leadership
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Easily accessible via public transport, including nearby Metro and bus routes
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Suitable for candidates travelling from Newcastle, North Tyneside, or Northumberland
The ideal candidate
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Experience in pastoral care, youth work, education, or social care
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Confident supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural needs
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Calm, resilient, and relationship-focused
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Strong communication and de-escalation skills
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Open to short-term or long-term placements
Why work with Protocol Education
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PAYE only – no umbrella companies
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Competitive daily rates paid weekly
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Access to behaviour, SEMH, and safeguarding CPD
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Dedicated local consultant support
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles