Youth Mentor

Youth Mentor

Location - Burnley

Pay - £475-£550 per week, depending on experience

Start date - 16/03/2026

Contract Type - Long-Term, Full-Time

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, secondary Pupil Referral Unit in the Burnley area, looking to recruit an experienced youth mentor to join their welcoming team.

As a Youth Mentor, you will:

Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, encouraging re-engagement in learning
Encouraging extra-curricular activities including arts and sports
Assisting in managing challenging behaviours, using positive de-escalation techniques

Requirements for Youth Mentor Role:

Previous experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a school or community based setting is highly desired
Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
Team Teach training is highly desired but training can be provided

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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