Role Available: Secondary Learning Support Mentor
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in young people’s lives?
Protocol Education is currently recruiting a Learning Support Mentor to join a Secondary School in Havering. This full-time position involves supporting pupils on a 1:1, small group or classroom basis, assiting those with a range of additional needs, including MLD, SLD, ASD, and SEMH / behavioural difficulties. You will play a key role in helping students access learning, build independence, and feel safe and supported throughout their school day.
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as Education, Youth work, healthcare, social care, residential support, or may have personal experience supporting individuals with SEND/SEMH. Previous school-based experience is not essential — the school places high value on empathy, reliability, and a proactive attitude.
Role Details:
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
- Long-term role with the potential to become permanent
- Based in Havering
Ideal Candidate:
- Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Patient, nurturing, and adaptable in their approach
- Confident supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviours
- Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
Qualifications: GCSEs or Equivalent in Maths & English, any SEND Diploma or Qualification, Level 1, 2 or 3 TA
Benefits:
- Competitive PAYE pay based on your skills and experience
- Ongoing professional development and dedicated consultant support
- £50 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates
If you’re ready to take on a meaningful support role and make a real impact within a school environment, 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. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
£85 - £130 per day
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