Community Mentor-Tees valley

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate Community Mentor to support young people in overcoming barriers to education and achieving positive outcomes. You will build trusted relationships, provide personalised mentoring, promote attendance and wellbeing, and collaborate with families, schools and external agencies to help every learner thrive.

The role requires daily community-based work, safeguarding awareness, and a full UK driving licence, with ongoing training and real opportunities for

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, youth work, SEND, SEMH or alternative provision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• The ability to work independently in community settings while travelling daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring tailored to individual learner needs.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and personal development.
• Monitor attendance and support learners to re-engage with education.
• Complete welfare checks and home visits where required.
• Maintain learner records, risk assessments and progress plans.
• Safeguard young people, recording and reporting concerns in line with statutory guidance.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Support learners with transition planning, careers, further education and employment pathways.
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems and contribute to quality assurance and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding awareness

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Location: Community-based (daily travel required)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000–£40,000

We are looking for a passionate and committed Community Mentor to support young people in overcoming barriers to education and achieving positive outcomes. You'll build trusted relationships with learners, provide personalised mentoring, promote attendance and wellbeing, and work closely with families, schools and external agencies to help every learner thrive.

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring tailored to individual learner needs.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and personal development.
• Monitor attendance and support learners to re-engage with education.
• Complete welfare checks and home visits where required.
• Maintain learner records, risk assessments and progress plans.
• Safeguard young people, recording and reporting concerns in line with statutory guidance.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Support learners with transition planning, careers, further education and employment pathways.
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems and contribute to quality assurance and compliance.

You'll have:

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, youth work, SEND, SEMH or alternative provision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• The ability to work independently in community settings while contributing to a wider team.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel daily.

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.