Youth Mentor

SEND Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SEND Recruitment is seeking a caring Youth Mentor to join our team in an Alternative Provision setting. You will support learners with additional needs, helping them develop academically and personally in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9.30 to 15.30, on site, building positive, trusting relationships while coordinating with teaching staff. The role focuses on daily tasks, classroom engagement, social, emotional and mental wellbeing, behaviour

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially those with additional needs.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Safeguarding training or willingness to complete.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

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 relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Work with teaching staff to support individual learner needs.
• Support behaviour management and help learners develop coping strategies.
• Promote inclusion and ensure learners feel safe and valued.

Skills

Experience with young people

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Job description

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