Outreach Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an Outreach Mentor for a South Manchester setting, supporting pupils aged 11-18 with SEMH in the community. The role follows a 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-to-Friday schedule and involves building engagement, promoting academic and emotional development, and liaising with carers and SLT.

The ideal candidate will have SEMH experience, a full UK driving license with access to a car, and the ability to deliver and prepare 1:1 lessons. Team Teach training is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Full, clean UK driving license and access to a car.
• Capable of delivering and preparing 1:1 lessons.
• Team Teach training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils to promote academic and emotional development.
• Communicate regularly with parents and SLT.
• Take attendance in mornings and report to SLT.

Skills

SEMH experience

Driving license

1:1 support

Team Teach

Job description

Outreach Mentor

Location - South Manchester

Pay - £550-£625 per week, depending on experience

Start Date - 02/11/2026

Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Contract Type - Long-Term

Are you an experienced Outreach mentor, seeking a new opportunity within SEMH? We are working with an Alternative Provision (AP) in South Manchester to recruit a calm and resilient Outreach Mentor to join their team from September.

The school supports pupils aged between 11-18, with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will be supporting pupils in the community, promoting engagement and development.

As an Outreach Mentor, you will:

• Work 1:1 with pupils, promoting both academic and emotional development
• Regularly communicate with parents and SLT
• Take attendance in mornings and report to SLT

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• A full, clean UK driving license and access to a car is essential for this position
• Comfortable delivering and preparing 1:1 lessons
• Team Teach training is highly desired

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 two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER

Prospero Teaching is required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team IND-SEN