Youth Mentor: Empower Students Through Support & Growth

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

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor for a specialist school in Thatcham, Berkshire, to begin ASAP. The role focuses on providing encouragement and guidance to pupils facing barriers to learning, with a strong emphasis on building confidence, emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring, foster positive relationships, and support social and emotional development, while promoting calm, consistent behavior management and resilience in

Qualifications

• 1:1 and small group mentoring experience.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Experience supporting social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to young people
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support students with their social and emotional development
• Encourage positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Provide calm and consistent support during challenging situations

Skills

Mentoring

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Emotional development

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education or Youth Work

Job description

Academics is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor for a specialist school in Thatcham, Berkshire, to begin ASAP. The role focuses on providing encouragement and guidance to pupils facing barriers to learning, with a strong emphasis on building confidence, emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring, foster positive relationships, and support social and emotional development, while promoting calm, consistent behavior management and resilience in