Primary School Youth Mentor | Flexible, Long-Term Roles

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant guidance

Access to placements

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking confident, empathetic Youth Mentors to support primary school pupils in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will provide individual and small-group mentoring, helping pupils build confidence, develop social and academic skills, and collaborate with teachers to reinforce positive behaviours.

Ideal candidates have UK school experience and a background in youth mentoring or related work.

Qualifications

• Recent UK-based school experience within the last two years.
• Experience in youth mentoring, youth work, behaviour support or a comparable child-focused role.
• Ability to build rapport with children while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Patient, resilient and confident managing difficult conversations or situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands safeguarding, confidentiality and the importance of consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group mentoring support.
• Building positive relationships that encourage trust, engagement and personal development.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Supporting children who experience difficulties with behaviour, relationships or emotional regulation.
• Encouraging positive decision-making and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities and school routines.
• Supporting social skills, communication and positive peer relationships.
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to reinforce agreed support strategies.
• Sharing relevant observations and concerns with the appropriate school staff.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship-building

Job description

Aspire People is seeking confident, empathetic Youth Mentors to support primary school pupils in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will provide individual and small-group mentoring, helping pupils build confidence, develop social and academic skills, and collaborate with teachers to reinforce positive behaviours.

Ideal candidates have UK school experience and a background in youth mentoring or related work.