Youth Mentor - Twickenham

SANZA Teaching Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time Youth Mentor located in Twickenham, ideally for candidates experienced with children who require SEMH support. This role involves delivering tailored support and running activities to enhance engagement. The school values collaboration, wellbeing, and strong SEMH practice. The ideal candidate should be local, patient, proactive, and possess strong communication skills, offering competitive weekly pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Flexible part-time hours

Ongoing support and guidance

Access to CPD courses

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within SEMH or behaviour-support settings.
• Positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored SEMH interventions.
• Provide 1:1 emotional or behavioural support.
• Run small-group activities to promote engagement.

Skills

Experience working with children

Positive approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Part-Time Youth Mentor - Twickenham / Richmond Upon Thames

SANZA Teaching Agency is partnering with a welcoming primary school in twickenham, home to a supportive resource base, to recruit an enthusiastic youth mentor - twickenham or surrounding areas. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with children who require SEMH support, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and positive routines within a nurturing school setting.

As a youth mentor, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored SEMH interventions, provide 1:1 emotional or behavioural support, and run small-group activities designed to encourage engagement and positive behaviour. The school is particularly keen to meet candidates with backgrounds in youth mentoring, youth work, youth group leadership, or similar community-based roles.

This part-time opportunity offers consistent hours in a school that deeply values collaboration, wellbeing, and strong SEMH practice. The location is easily accessible from twickenham, Richmond, and surrounding boroughs.

Key Selling Points:

• Work directly within a specialist resource base supporting diverse needs
• Perfect for those with SEMH, youth mentoring, or youth work experience
• Supportive, inclusive school culture with excellent guidance

What's on Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible part-time hours
• Supportive, friendly school environment
• Access to two agencies through one simple registration
• Ongoing guidance and support from SANZA
• Free CPD via The National College, with over 1200 training courses to further develop your SEMH and mentoring skills
• Opportunities across Richmond, twickenham, & nearby areas

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH or behaviour-support settings
• Positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Local to the area or accessible
• Youth mentors, youth workers, youth group leaders, sports mentors, and similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Experience in education and training desirable

Apply Now: Youth Mentor - Twickenham
Send your CV to Emma at (url removed) or click 'apply' to be considered.

SANZA Teaching Agency are part of the Abaco Group and sister company to Tradewind Recruitment.