School-Based Youth Mentor: Inspire & Support Students

Teaching Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bath is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to support pupils with social and emotional development in primary and secondary settings. You will work alongside teachers and staff to help remove barriers to learning, boost wellbeing and build confidence.

Ideal candidates have experience in roles supporting children, such as Teaching Assistant or Youth Worker, and possess patient, empathetic, and proactive approaches, with safeguarding at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, or community setting.
• Understanding of challenges facing young people with additional needs, behavioural difficulties, or social and emotional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who require additional support.
• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring sessions.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Assist teachers in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help pupils remain engaged in lessons and achieve their learning goals.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, independence, and self-esteem.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of mentoring sessions, progress, and interventions.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Excellent communication

Rapport building

Behavioural observation

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Bath is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to support pupils with social and emotional development in primary and secondary settings. You will work alongside teachers and staff to help remove barriers to learning, boost wellbeing and build confidence.

Ideal candidates have experience in roles supporting children, such as Teaching Assistant or Youth Worker, and possess patient, empathetic, and proactive approaches, with safeguarding at the forefront.