Youth Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Youth Mentor for a specialist setting in Manchester to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will deliver both 1:1 and group backing, while communicating progress to families and carers, and providing academic and emotional encouragement to help students thrive.

Role is based in Manchester, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30am–3:30pm, starting 03/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH pupils in school or community settings.
• Safeguarding training within last year is preferred but can be provided.
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 and group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers to monitor progress.
• Provide academic and emotional support to help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

SEMH experience

Safeguarding training

Team Teach Level 2

Job description

Youth Mentor

Location - Manchester (M22)

Pay - £505-£550 per week, depending on experience

Start Date - 03/09/2026

Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Are you a calm, resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently working with a specialist, Pupil Referral Unit in the Manchester area, looking to recruit an experienced youth mentor to join their welcoming team.

As a Youth Mentor, you will:

• Offer both 1:1 and group support to pupils with SEMH needs


• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers to monitor progress


• Provide both academic and emotional support, to encourage pupils to reach their full potential

What we are looking for:

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)


• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired but training can be provided


• Previous experience supporting SEMH, in a community or school based role

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK


• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)


• Be able to provide two professional child-related references

All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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