Youth Mentor & Functional Skills Tutor (Provision)

Prospero Teaching; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to join an alternative provision in the Aston, Birmingham area, supporting pupils who may be involved in gangs or face barriers to education. You will build trusting relationships, provide regular mentoring and guide students to engage positively with education and the wider community.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping vulnerable young people make positive changes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk young people.
• Understanding of gangs, exploitation, violence and youth offending.
• Ability to set boundaries while building positive relationships.
• Safeguarding awareness and confidentiality.
• Experience in alternative provision, schools, youth work or mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils who may have complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring and support.
• Engage pupils who may be involved in gangs, county lines, criminal exploitation or other high-risk activities.
• Help young people understand the consequences of risky behaviour and identify safer, positive alternatives.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, conflict resolution, communication and decision-making.
• Encourage positive engagement with education and help pupils develop aspirations for their future.
• Tutor Children on Functional Skills: so Practical courses designed to increase engagement.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Group mentoring

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to join an alternative provision in the Aston, Birmingham area, supporting pupils who may be involved in gangs or face barriers to education. You will build trusting relationships, provide regular mentoring and guide students to engage positively with education and the wider community.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping vulnerable young people make positive changes.