Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor Skelmersdale (January 2026) LOCATION

Skelmersdale school and community-based settings

Pay rate: £30 per hour

Job type:
Part-time

Hours:

Up to 20 hours per week

Session times:
Typically during school hours (9:00am 3:00pm)

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to support young people in Skelmersdale starting January 2026.

This role involves working closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional, or social support. You will provide 1:1 mentoring and structured interventions to help students develop confidence, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies, supporting both their personal and academic development.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about youth work and behaviour support who is looking to make a meaningful impact in a flexible, part‑time role.

• Provide 1:1 behaviour mentoring and targeted support interventions
• Support students in managing emotions, behaviour, and engagement in learning
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage resilience and self‑confidence
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and personal development
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, and other professionals
• Monitor progress and provide feedback where appropriate

• Experience in a mentoring, youth work, pastoral, or behaviour support role
• Experience working with young people in education, social care, or community settings
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate young people
• A calm, patient, and solution‑focused approach
• A creative and energetic approach to supporting engagement and personal growth
• Background or interest in mental health, social work, or youth services (desirable)
• Minimum 1 year of tutoring, mentoring, or relevant youth support experience

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Child Barred List (or be willing to apply)
• Provide two professional references from child‑related roles
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and successfully complete all safeguarding and vetting checks before starting. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Please apply today and send your CV.