Youth Mentor

Specialist SEND Group; Rotherham; Vor Ort; GBP 19.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Specialist SEND Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Youth Mentor to join our team in an Alternative Provision (AP) setting. You will support learners with additional needs, helping them develop academically and personally in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will build trusting relationships, work with teaching staff, support daily routines, and promote inclusion and wellbeing, while encouraging engagement and progress. Experience with young people and safeguarding training are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with young people and those with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting learners.
• Safeguarding training or willingness to complete upon appointment.
• Experience in an educational or care setting is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Support learners with daily tasks and routines.
• Provide educational support and help learners engage with classroom activities.
• Assist learners with their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with learners to encourage engagement and progress.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual learner needs.
• Support behaviour management and help learners develop positive coping strategies.
• Promote inclusion and equality, ensuring all learners feel safe and valued.

Kenntnisse

Experience with young people

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patience & empathy

Jobbeschreibung

Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9.30 – 15.30
Salary:£14.00 – £15.00

About the Role:
We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and motivated Youth Mentor to join our team in an Alternative Provision (AP) setting. This role involves supporting learners with additional needs, helping them to develop both academically and personally. The successful candidate will provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support to learners, helping them achieve their potential while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners with daily tasks and routines


• Provide educational support and help learners engage with classroom activities


• Assist learners with their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing


• Build positive and trusting relationships with learners to encourage engagement and progress


• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual learner needs


• Support behaviour management and help learners develop positive coping strategies


• Promote inclusion and equality, ensuring all learners feel safe and valued

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with additional needs


• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health challenges


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting learners


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team


• Safeguarding training or willingness to complete upon appointment


• Experience in an educational or care setting is desirable

Why Join Us:

• Make a real difference in the lives of young people


• Work within a supportive and inclusive team


• Opportunities for professional development and training


• Help learners build confidence, resilience, and life skills

Work Location: In person