Learning Mentor – Walsall
Location: Walsall
Pay: £90–£95 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
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We are currently seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Walsall. This is a full-time role, starting immediately, and is ideal for someone who thrives on helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
As a Learning Mentor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, and academic engagement. The school is looking for someone who can build strong relationships, remain calm under pressure, and contribute to a positive learning environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
* Help students re-engage with learning and develop positive routines
* Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff to implement support strategies
* Support behaviour for learning across the school day
* Encourage resilience, self-confidence, and positive interactions
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Requirements:
* Experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring capacity
* Ability to manage behaviour in a calm and confident manner
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A proactive, adaptable approach
* Thrive training is an advantage—if you’re not yet trained, we can support you in accessing it
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What Protocol Education Offers:
* Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella company deductions
* Free access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and wellbeing training
* A dedicated local consultant offering personalised support
* Streamlined registration and local school partnerships
* Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings
If you are wanting to join a school who has an ambitious drive to succeed and offers a thriving and inclusive culture then 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.
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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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