Are you an engaging, empathetic individual with a passion for supporting young people? We are looking for a Mentor to work with a young person currently transitioning into Year 10, who is seeking a positive and nurturing adult relationship to help build confidence and explore their interests.

• Transitioning into Year 10
• Has an EHCP in place
• Fantastic sense of humour and loves jokes
• Enjoys cooking, skateboarding, and DJing
• Looking to build confidence and engage in meaningful, enjoyable activities
• Available for mentoring 4 days a week, with flexible timing (mornings or afternoons)

• • Provide 1:1 mentoring support for 10 hours per week (with potential to increase to 15 hours)
  • Build a trusting, consistent relationship with the young person
  • Plan and participate in interest-led activities such as cooking sessions, skateboarding outings, or music-related experiences
  • Support the young person''s social and emotional development
  • Drive the young person to and from activities as needed

About you:

• • Experience working with young people, especially those with ADHD, ASD, or additional needs
  • A calm, patient, and creative approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

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 - 10 overall- Morningsor afternoons across 4 days (can increase to 15)
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 SEN 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)