School Thrive Mentor

Sunderland & South Tyneside
Competitive Daily Rate
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Help children thrive, succeed, and shine.

Milk Education is looking for passionate and dedicated School Thrive Mentors to support pupils across Primary Schools in Sunderland and South Tyneside.

As a School Thrive Mentor, you’ll work closely with children who may need additional support to engage with learning, build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve their full potential. You’ll play a vital role in creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

This role is perfect for individuals with experience in education, youth work, coaching, childcare, mentoring, support work, or anyone with a genuine passion for helping young people flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils across the Primary age range
• Supporting children’s academic progress, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom
• Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Supporting children with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils develop resilience, independence, and a positive attitude towards learning

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for helping children thrive both academically and personally
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• FastTrack™ Compliance process
• Access to 1,000+ FREE and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• Dedicated support from your local Primary Consultant
• Opportunities for long-term, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent roles

At Milk Education, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As a School Thrive Mentor, you’ll make a lasting difference by supporting pupils to build confidence, overcome challenges, and enjoy success throughout their school journey.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures in local Primary Schools.