Looking for a role where you can make a real difference, every single day?
We’re on the lookout for a caring and committed SEND Learning Support Mentor to join a welcoming primary school in Havering. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, moderate learning difficulties, and more complex needs.
You’ll be right at the heart of the classroom, helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. From supporting with daily routines to building confidence and independence, your role will have a genuine impact on each child’s school experience.
No two days are the same, and that’s what makes it so rewarding.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups within a primary classroom
Helping children access learning in a way that works for them
Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils thrive
Working closely with teachers and support staff to create a calm, supportive environment
Assisting with personal care where needed, always with dignity and respect
Who this role suits:
You might come from a background in care, support work, or healthcare, or you might simply have a natural ability to connect with children who need a little extra support.
What matters most is your attitude.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Patient, kind, and genuinely supportive
Confident working with children with additional needs
Reliable and ready to get stuck in
A team player who brings positive energy to the classroom
Experience in a school is helpful, but not essential. If you’ve got empathy, resilience, and a willingness to learn, you’ll fit right in.
The details:
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Long-term role, with potential to become permanent
Based in Havering
A few extras that help (but aren’t deal-breakers):
Manual handling, hoist training, first aid, or care-related qualifications
What you’ll get in return:
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
Free access to our CPD Academy, helping you build your skills
A dedicated consultant who’s got your back from day one
£50 referral bonus if you know someone great
If you’re looking for a role where you feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger, this could be the one.
Apply now and let’s find you a school where you can really make your mark.
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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