Trauma-Informed Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive hourly pay (£25-£30)

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Trauma-Informed Mentor to support children and young people across the BCP area through personalised 1:1 mentoring. You will help learners develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation, working on behalf of Local Authorities with a focus on relationship-led support.

The role offers flexible hours, a September start, and long-term placements. A strong trauma-informed approach and ability to build trusting relationships are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed practice knowledge and approaches.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 mentoring to learners.
• Support children and young people to develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and engagement.
• Help learners feel safe, understood, and supported while encouraging engagement.
• travel locally across the BCP area as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Empathy

Behavioral support

Flexibility

Job description

Trauma-Informed Mentor

Support Young People Through Positive Relationships and Consistent Guidance

We're looking for a Trauma-Informed Mentor to support children and young people across the BCP area through personalised 1:1 mentoring.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative educational provision and would benefit from a trusted adult helping them develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and engagement. Many of the young people we support have experienced barriers to education and thrive when provided with consistent, relationship-led support.

This role is focused on mentoring rather than academic tutoring, making it ideal for professionals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

Location: BCP

Role: Trauma-Informed Mentor

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Mentoring

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant (TA), Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Mentor, Tutor, Teacher, Youth Worker, or similar role
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice is highly desirable
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across the BCP area

Who You'll Support

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs
• Experiences of trauma or disrupted educationYour role will focus on helping learners feel safe, understood, and supported while encouraging positive engagement and personal development.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive pay of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Meaningful 1:1 mentoring opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in a young person's life