Young Minds Mentor

Young Minds Mentor

We're currently recruiting for a Young Minds Mentor to work within welcoming and supportive Primary Schools, starting in September
.

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children to support engagement and wellbeing.
• Help pupils overcome social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning.
• Support children with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs and SEMH.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support academic and personal development.
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive self-esteem.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs and pastoral teams.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Primary Education
• Psychology
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Early Years Childhood Studies
• Education Studies
• Youth Work
• Social Work
• Counselling
• SEND Support
• Learning Support Assistant roles
• Teaching Assistant roles

• Degree obtained within the last five years or relevant experience supporting children and young people.
• Professional employment references covering the last two years.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH, Autism or ADHD is advantageous.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Competitive rates of pay with long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available.
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists and child-focused professionals.
• Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Access to our Priority Partnership school network across the North East.
• 5+ CPD cours