Children'S Mentor

Vision For Education Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE pay rate

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

The Edwin Group in Manchester is seeking a compassionate Children’s Mentor to provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning in a supportive school setting.

This full-time temporary role offers PAYE pay of £475–£525 per week, with a November 2026 start date. You will join a team dedicated to safeguarding and student wellbeing, making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Calm, positive, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Empathy and ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs or complex backgrounds.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, or pastoral support.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Help students rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.
• Contribute to improving attendance, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.

Skills

Mentoring

Empathy

Behaviour management

SEMH awareness

Education

Education or teaching experience

Job description

Do you want a truly rewarding role where you can change a young person’s life every single day?

Children’s Mentor (full time, temporary)
Manchester
£475 - £525 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date:November 2026

The School and Role

We are looking for a compassionate and resilient Children’s Mentor who is committed to making a lasting difference in young people’s lives in a school in Manchester. This is a powerful opportunity to work with vulnerable young people who need positive role models, structure, and encouragement to succeed.

In this role, you will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning. You will play a vital part in improving attendance, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.

Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you will see the real impact of your work every day. If you are motivated by helping others grow, this role offers genuine personal and professional fulfilment.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

The ideal Children’s Mentor will have:

• A calm, positive, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour
• Strong empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties, or complex backgrounds
• Previous experience in education, youth work, mentoring, alternative provision, PRU, or pastoral support
• A strong belief in safeguarding and child protection

Most importantly, you will be inspired by seeing young people develop in confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve their potential.

What we offer

As a Children’s Mentor and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Children’s Mentor based near Manchester who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.