Learning Mentor

For some children, success at school starts with one person who believes in them.

Protocol Education is working with a number of supportive and inclusive primary schools across Midsomer Norton, Radstock, and the surrounding Somerset area, recruiting compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to start from January 2027.

This role is about more than supporting learning. It's about building trust, encouraging confidence, and helping children overcome barriers that may be preventing them from reaching their full potential.

You will provide tailored support to pupils who may have SEMH, ASD, ADHD, SEND, or additional learning needs, helping them access learning, develop positive relationships, and thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil requiring additional assistance throughout the school day
• Build a positive and trusting relationship that promotes confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Adapt learning activities alongside the class teacher to meet individual needs
• Encourage independence while providing reassurance and guidance when necessary
• Help remove barriers to learning and increase engagement in the classroom
• Act as a positive role model both inside and outside the classroom
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and wider support staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

Whether you're supporting a child on a short-term basis or within a longer-term placement, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact.

Why Work With Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we know that great support staff are at the heart of successful schools.

✅ Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly through PAYE
✅ Long-term, short-term, and day-to-day opportunities available
✅ Roles available across welcoming schools in Midsomer Norton, Radstock, and surrounding areas
✅ Consistent placements and guaranteed work agreements available
✅ Free CPD and professional development opportunities, including SEND-focused training
✅ Dedicated consultants who understand education and specialist support roles
✅ Ongoing support throughout your placements
✅ Simple booking and timesheet processes
✅ £50 referral bonus when you recommend a friend or colleague

About You

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure
• Positive, enthusiastic, and keen to support children in reaching their potential
• Adaptable and flexible to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Experienced supporting children or young people with SEND, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or additional needs, either professionally or personally
• Confident building meaningful and positive relationships with children
• Passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing and educational progress
• Creative, proactive, and willing to think differently when challenges arise

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Residential Care Workers
• Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Nursery Practitioners
• Mentors
• Graduates considering a career in education
• Individuals with personal experience supporting people with additional needs

What We Need to Clear You

To get you registered and ready for work, we'll need:

• A valid passport or proof of your right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, or council tax statement
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education history, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including education, childcare, care, or SEND-related references where applicable
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Start Making a Difference This January

If you're someone who believes every child deserves patience, encouragement, and the opportunity to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for a long-term role that provides consistency or a flexible short-term opportunity, Protocol Education can help you find the right position in local Midsomer Norton and Radstock schools.

Apply today and begin a rewarding role where your support can positively shape a child's future every single day.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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.

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