Job descriptionLearning & Behaviour Mentor Location: Ashington, Northumberland Contract: Term-time only Hours: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday Start: As soon as possible Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? Do you want to play a key role in supporting pupils learning, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour in a nurturing specialist setting? Milk Education is working in partnership with a fantastic SEND provision in Ashington to appoint a Learning & Behaviour Mentor to join their dedicated, child-centred team. About the School This welcoming, specialist primary provision caters for pupils with Autism (ASD), complex learning needs, sensory needs, speech & language difficulties, SEMH needs, and behaviour that may at times be dysregulated. The school is committed to creating an environment where every child feels safe, understood, and able to make meaningful progress. They achieve this through: * Highly skilled, specialist teaching and a flexible, well-resourced curriculum * Close teamwork with therapists, external agencies, and families * A strong emphasis on communication, emotional regulation, and building trusting relationships * A whole-school approach that celebrates individuality and supports pupils to express themselves confidently Joining this school means becoming part of a compassionate community where staff work collaboratively to make a genuine difference every day. Role: Learning & Behaviour Mentor You will work closely with the Class Teacher, SEN practitioners, and wider staff team to support pupils learning, engagement, and emotional and behavioural regulation throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities * Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, and individual support plans * Provide support with pupils personal care needs where required (feeding, hygiene) * Assist in delivering learning activities — adapting tasks, scaffolding understanding, and helping maintain focus * Support the regulation of pupils who may present with challenging or dysregulated behaviours * Build positive, safe, a J-18808-Ljbffr