Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated Mentors to support vulnerable children across Winchester and surrounding Hampshire areas. You will provide 1:1 mentoring, focusing on confidence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing rather than academics.

The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners' daily lives outside mainstream education. Previous educational setting experience is valued, and DBS checks or willingness to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring to learners across Winchester and surrounding Hampshire areas.
• Support emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and carers.
• Offer flexible, student-centered support outside mainstream education.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Mentor - Winchester & Surrounding Hampshire Areas

Ever thought about mentoring?

We're looking for dedicated and empathetic Mentors to support vulnerable children and young people across Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire areas.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide 1:1 support to learners who are unable to access mainstream education or require additional support to engage with learning and daily routines. Rather than focusing purely on academics, this role centres around building confidence, developing positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and encouraging engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy making a meaningful difference while working in a flexible, rewarding environment outside of mainstream education.

• Location: Winchester & Surrounding Hampshire Areas
• Start Date: September
• Hours: Flexible
• Rate: 25- 30 per hour
• Type: 1:1 Mentoring

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including teaching, tutoring, mentoring, learning support, youth work, teaching assistant, or similar roles
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally

Who You'll Support

You'll work with children and young people of varying ages who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and other additional needs

Each placement is unique, with a focus on helping learners build confidence, improve engagement, and achieve positive outcomes.