Learning and Behaviour Mentor

Learning and Behaviour Mentor

Boldon School, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9DZ

2 November 2026

12 October 2026 at 9am

25 September 2026

• Other support role

Visas cannot be sponsored

Full time: 37 hours per week

Permanent

Band 5 SCP 18

The successful candidate will work within a small team to help drive innovation across the school,by providing tailored study programmes to help pupils overcome learning barriers and achieve their potential.

The successful applicant will have experience of working with young people and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.

At Boldon we have a team of very dedicated staff – teachers, learning support assistants, learning mentors and associate colleagues. Everyone is committed to our school motto of ‘Innovate, focus, achieve’. We all work together to develop new ideas, implement them and encourage our students to succeed.

A great education has the power to transform lives, and this precious gift is one you can be confident that our hard working and talented team of staff will tirelessly strive to give to your child every day.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16

Boldon School is currently categorised by Ofsted as a Good provider, with pupils’ personal development being judged as Outstanding.

Like all schools, we have faced the challenges of the post Covid educational landscape and the realignment of student attainment following the centre assessed grades of 2020 and teacher assessed grades of 2021. In our most recent examination results 56% of students achieved 9-4 in English and Mathematics and 37% 9-5. This is in line with our pre-Covid attainment. Maintaining these standards is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of all staff.

Teaching standards continue to improve and our attendance teams continue to work closely with families and external agencies to raise student attendance which remains a national priority.

Boldon School continues to grow. The school is now very close to capacity; many parents and guardians are making Boldon their school of choice. For this reason, we are continually seeking the appointment of new members of staff, who are innovative, driven and share our vision to provide the highest quality of teaching and support for all our students. Boldon School is an exciting place to work and will provide you with the opportunity to truly make a difference to young people within our community.

Facilities at the school are outstanding; this includes a 220-capacity theatre, hair and beauty salons, swimming pool, flood lit artificial playing surfaces and fitness suite. We have a rich and varied extra - curricular programme. We also have our own Royal Navy Cadet Unit. In addition, we have a constantly expanding group of students engaging in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.

Boldon has an incredibly committed team of teachers and…