Youth Mentor: Build Confidence & Wellbeing (Reading)

Academics; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Youth Mentor in Reading to provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to pupils facing social, emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges. The role supports students to build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing in a specialist school setting.

The position starts ASAP and offers a daily rate of £90–£105, with a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships and helping learners access education and school life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Positive attitude, resilience and genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experience with SEMH/behavioural needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small group mentoring support to pupils
• Building positive, trusting, and supportive relationships with young people
• Supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing and social development
• Helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Supporting pupils to manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Encouraging positive engagement with education and school life
• Helping pupils develop independence and effective communication skills
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other support professionals

Job description

Academics is seeking a Youth Mentor in Reading to provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to pupils facing social, emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges. The role supports students to build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing in a specialist school setting.

The position starts ASAP and offers a daily rate of £90–£105, with a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships and helping learners access education and school life.