Mentor (Learner At Risk Of PEX)

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's support organization in England seeks a dedicated Mentor to provide positive support for a child facing challenges in the classroom. The Mentor will create engaging session plans based on the child's interests, promoting confidence and emotional well-being. Candidates should have experience in working with children, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to engagement, with flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.
• Ability to commit to regular weekly sessions.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting relationship with the child.
• Plan engaging sessions based on the child's interests.
• Support the child's emotional well-being.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Creative approach

Education

Background in Youth Work or related fields

Job description

Prospero Teaching a fantastic Mentor to provide consistent, positive support to a 9-year-old child who is currently finding the classroom environment challenging and is at risk of permanent exclusion (PEX). The mentor will help build the child's confidence, self-esteem, and engagement through activities that reflect their interests‑particularly castles, kings and queens, and painting. A strong, trusting relationship with a positive adult role model is key to helping this child make progress.

As a Mentor, you will:

• Establish a safe, trusting, and positive relationship with the child.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions based on the child's interests (e.g., castle-themed art projects, storytelling, creative play).
• Support the child's emotional well being and social development.
• Encourage self‑expression and confidence through creative and imaginative activities.
• Provide a calm and consistent presence to help the child regulate and feel secure.

About you:

Essential:

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.
• Creative and imaginative approach to engagement.
• Strong communication, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to commit to regular weekly sessions.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of trauma‑informed or therapeutic approaches.
• Experience in mentoring, youth work, youth support, 1:1 roles or experience within UK schools.

Position – Mentor

Contract or position start date – ASAP

Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A

Full time/part‑time – 8 hours

Hours – Various/ flexible hours

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
• Background in Youth Work, UK schools, Mentoring or other related roles.
• Experience of working with learners with SEN

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)