Mentor

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive?
Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people aged 4-18 across Portsmouth.

About the Role:
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and proactive Mentors to support young people with a range of additional needs including:

• SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• PEX (Permanent Exclusion)
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• Other complex needs

As a Mentor, you will help young people:

• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Reengage with education and learning
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with trusted adults
• Navigate challenges and celebrate progress

About you:

• Experience working with children and young people (formal or informal)
• Understanding of SEN, SEMH, and trauma-informed approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

Position - Mentor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Both
Hours - Monday to Friday- Flexible dates and timings
Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
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      Trauma-informed- desirable
      
      

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)