Trauma-Informed Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive hourly rates £25-£30

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

Meaningful 1:1 mentoring

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Trauma-Informed Mentor to support children and young people across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 mentoring. The role focuses on building confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive engagement, in partnership with Local Authorities.

The position requires at least 2 years' educational experience, a strong trauma-informed approach, and the ability to travel within West Sussex. Flexible hours with a September start support vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, teaching assistant, youth work, or similar roles
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring to children and young people, supporting confidence, resilience and engagement
• Build stable, trusting relationships and create safe, supportive learning environments
• Collaborate with Local Authorities and schools to monitor progress and tailor support
• Maintain regular communication with learners, families, and professionals to track outcomes

Job description

Trauma-Informed Mentor

Help Young People Rebuild Confidence and Engagement

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

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who may have experienced significant barriers to education and require a consistent, trusted adult to help them build confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive engagement. Many of the young people we support benefit from a relationship-led approach that prioritises trust, safety, and understanding.

We're particularly interested in mentors who can support learners in:

• Crawley
• Worthing
• Horsham
• Chichester
• Bognor Regis
• Littlehampton

Location: West Sussex

Role: Trauma-Informed Mentor

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Mentoring

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, teaching assistant, youth work, or similar roles
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex

Who You'll Support

You’ll work with children and young people who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs
• Experiences of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or disrupted educationThe focus of the role is to provide stability, encouragement, and positive mentoring that helps learners feel safe, engaged, and able to achieve their goals.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive rates 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 to vulnerable young people