Youth Mentor

Youth Mentor

Location – Manchester (M13)

Pay – £505-£550 per week, depending on experience

Start Date – 03/09/2026

Hours – Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Are you a calm, resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently working with a specialist, Pupil Referral Unit in the Manchester area, looking to recruit an experienced youth mentor to join their welcoming team.

As a Youth Mentor, you will:

• Offer both 1:1 and group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers to monitor progress
• Provide both academic and emotional support, to encourage pupils to reach their full potential

What we are looking for:

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired but training can be provided
• Previous experience supporting SEMH, in a community or school based role

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional child-related references

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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