Mentor

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Do you believe in the power of positive relationships and confidence-building? Prospero Teaching have over 5 exciting opportunities for dedicated Mentors to join our team in and around Dorset. The young people that we support are primary age up to post 16 and we are seeking Mentors who have experience of working with young people with anxiety, trauma, EBSA, SEMH and other additional needs.

As a Mentor, you’ll work 1:1 with young people, helping them:

• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Engage in activities that interest them
• Develop positive, trusting relationships
• Reintegrate into education, especially if they are currently out of school

About you:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy, patience, and resilient
• Experience working with young people (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to commit to regular mentoring sessions
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact

Position – Mentor
Contract or position start date – ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A
Full time/part-time – Dependent on candidate availability.
Hours – Monday to Friday

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• A background in youth work/ support work is highly desirable
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools
• Experience working with learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN)/ SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm, compassion and positivity are essential, along with a calm nature

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.