Trauma-Informed Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

Mentoring impact

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking 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, emotional regulation, and engagement, focusing on relationship-led support rather than academic tutoring.

The role offers flexible hours with a September start and long-term placements, working alongside Local Authorities to provide stable, supportive guidance for vulnerable learners and to help

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Your role will focus on helping learners feel safe, understood, and supported while encouraging positive engagement and personal development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-building

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