1:1 Youth Mentor In BCP

Prospero Teaching; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Youth Mentors to join their supportive community. This role involves providing tailored mentoring to vulnerable young people, focusing on their educational and social-emotional needs. With flexible working hours and competitive pay, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children while receiving extensive training and support. If you're committed to fostering positive outcomes for young learners and have relevant experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a child-centered environment.

Benefits

Access to free CPD and upskilling opportunities

Supportive mentor community

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored mentoring sessions to young people with SEND.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions that meet educational needs.

Skills

Mentoring

SEND knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Professional Qualifications for the Education Industry

Job description

Join Our Team as a Youth Mentor!

Working alongside local authorities, we offer Alternative Provision of engaging bespoke Mentoring and Tutoring for children of all ages, focusing on positive progress and encouraging progression. Our approach is creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed, aimed at raising engagement and improving educational outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay between 20- 30 per hour
• Flexible part-time/ full-time hours to fit your schedule
• Access to free extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
• Dedicated SEN/SEND Support Team to ensure each placement's success
• A supportive mentor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A role in a child-centered company committed to improving support for vulnerable young people

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored mentoring sessions to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and other additional needs
• Plan and deliver engaging and holistic sessions that meet the educational and social-emotional needs of each student
• Complete mentoring reports and provide feedback on student progress

Requirements:

• Professional Qualifications for the Education Industry - Desirable
• Minimum of 1 year's experience working with young people
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other additional needs
• Understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can assist with obtaining this)
• Right to work in the UK

Employment Details:

• Engage as a Worker providing short-term engagements as needed
• Paid via PAYE
• No set amount of work guaranteed
• Our insurance covers work done for us
• This is not a self-employed position

Application Process:

We look forward to receiving your CV, highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we cannot respond to every applicant. Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. Vulnerable children in the UK often belong to minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees, migrants, and those with mental health conditions. We value diversity and seek to reflect this in our team of mentors.

Safer Recruitment:

All candidates must pass our strict recruitment processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.

Relevant Experience:

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in roles such as:

• SLD/MLD Teacher
• Autism/ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Behaviour support worker
• Youth support worker

If you meet our requirements and are considering a career change, please apply. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young learners.