Youth Mentor

EDU Passport LLC; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EDU Passport LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Youth Mentor to support students with SEND and SEMH needs in Shrewsbury. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to help students overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their potential in and beyond the classroom.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and external professionals to implement personalised support plans, promote wellbeing, and deliver targeted interventions that foster emotional regulation and

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or SEMH students in mentoring, youth work, education, or support roles (desirable)
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to build trust with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Empathy, patience, and resilience in challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience, and positive social skills
• Help individuals overcome barriers to learning and personal development
• Encourage positive decision-making, goal setting, and self-belief
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to implement personalised support plans
• Deliver targeted interventions and activities focused on emotional regulation and behaviour management

Job description

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Job Location

UK

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate Youth Mentor to join our team in Shrewsbury , supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential . As a Youth Mentor, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting students in both their personal development and educational journey .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience, and positive social skills
• Help individuals overcome barriers to learning and personal development
• Encourage positive decision-making, goal setting, and self-belief
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to implement personalised support plans
• Deliver targeted interventions and activities focused on emotional regulation and behaviour management

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills
• The ability to build trust and rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working with SEND or SEMH students in mentoring, youth work, education, or support roles (desirable)
• Empathy, patience, and resilience when working in challenging situations
• A positive and motivating approach that inspires young people to succeed