Youth Mentor

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Youth Mentor in Manchester to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The successful candidate will work 1:1 with students, implement behaviour strategies, and collaborate with staff. Requirements include up-to-date Safeguarding training and prior experience in a similar setting. This role offers a competitive salary of £95-105 per day and is aimed at inspiring students to re-engage with their education.

Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year.
• Previous experience in a SEMH setting or youth work.
• Team Teach Level 2 certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, encouraging engagement.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies to manage challenges.
• Collaborate with staff and external agencies to monitor progress.

Skills

Experience in Youth Work

Behaviour Management

Teamwork

Job description

Position: Youth Mentor

Location: Manchester (M27)

Pay: 95- 105 per day, depending on experience

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Hours: 8:30am-3:15pm

Are you ready to make a real impact? Join a supportive provision in Swinton, as a youth mentor, working with young people who present challenging behaviour. Provide structure, stability and encouragement while helping students re-engage with education and build brighter futures.

The school supports KS3 and KS4 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, provided clear boundaries, structured routines and pastoral mentoring.

As a Youth Mentor, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, encouraging engagement
• Implement positive behaviour strategies, to assist in managing challenging behaviour
• Work closely with other staff members and external agencies to monitor progress

Requirements:

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
• Previous experience in Youth Work or a SEMH setting
• Team Teach Level 2 (highly desired)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.