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Youth Mentor (Specialist Support Role)

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 550 - 750 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
 Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
 Weekly Rate: £550 - £750 per week (depending on experience)
 Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time only

About the School:

We're partnering with a highly regarded specialist SEND school in Bury - a values-led community with an outstanding reputation for supporting young people aged 11-19 with complex learning and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Rooted in inclusive practice, restorative approaches, and a genuine belief in every student's potential, this is a school where staff are empowered to make a real difference. If you're passionate about transforming outcomes for some of the borough's most vulnerable young people, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a Youth Mentor, you'll be a trusted, consistent presence for students who need it most. Working within a supportive and experienced team, you'll deliver one-to-one mentoring, facilitate group sessions, assist in classroom environments, and provide calm, compassionate support during moments of crisis. This is a role where your relationship with a young person is the intervention - and where every day brings a new opportunity to have a lasting impact.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in a mentoring, youth work, behaviour support, or pastoral role -ideally within a SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs
Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused in complex situations
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - with students, families, and wider professionals
A creative, energetic approach to re-engaging young people who have disengaged from traditional education
A background in psychology, social work, youth services, or mental health is a strong advantage 

To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one
Provide two professional references from child-related roles
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 

Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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