Youth Mentor (Specialist Support Role)

Prospero Teaching; Bury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Bury is partnering with a specialist SEND school to recruit a Youth Mentor who provides consistent, supportive presence for students aged 11–19. You will deliver mentoring, lead group sessions, assist in classrooms and support crisis moments with calm, compassionate guidance.

The role is full-time and permanent, operating Monday to Friday during term time, with a weekly rate of £550–£750 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring/youth work, ideally in SEND/SEMH or alternative provision.
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, solutions-focused in complex situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring to students who need it most.
• Facilitate group sessions and assist in classroom environments.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during moments of crisis and build positive relationships.

Skills

Mentoring

Youth work

Behaviour support

Pastoral role

Job description

Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Weekly Rate: £550 – £750 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, Term time only

About the School

We're partnering with a highly regarded specialist SEND school in Bury - a values-led community with an outstanding reputation for supporting young people aged 11–19 with complex learning and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Rooted in inclusive practice, restorative approaches, and a genuine belief in every student's potential, this is a school where staff are empowered to make a real difference. If you're passionate about transforming outcomes for some of the borough's most vulnerable young people, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Youth Mentor, you'll be a trusted, consistent presence for students who need it most. Working within a supportive and experienced team, you'll deliver one-to-one mentoring, facilitate group sessions, assist in classroom environments, and provide calm, compassionate support during moments of crisis. This is a role where your relationship with a young person is the intervention - and where every day brings a new opportunity to have a lasting impact.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a mentoring, youth work, behaviour support, or pastoral role -ideally within a SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused in complex situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - with students, families, and wider professionals
• A creative, energetic approach to re-engaging young people who have disengaged from traditional education
• A background in psychology, social work, youth services, or mental health is a strong advantage

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child-related roles
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people