Face-to-Face Mentor
hace 9 días
Portsmouth
Face-to-Face Mentor \n \n About the Opportunity \n We're looking for Face-to-Face Mentors to support vulnerable children and young people across SO31, Southampton, Portsmouth, and surrounding Hampshire areas. \n Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide dedicated 1:1 mentoring for learners who may be unable to access mainstream education, are awaiting suitable placements, or require additional support to build confidence and re-engage with learning. \n This is a highly rewarding role focused on developing trust, encouraging positive routines, and helping young people overcome barriers that may be affecting their education and wellbeing. \n Location: SO31, Southampton, Portsmouth & Surrounding Hampshire AreasStart Date: SeptemberHours: FlexiblePay: £25-£30 per hourRole Type: Face-to-Face Mentoring \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Providing consistent 1:1 mentoring support\n, • Building positive, professional relationships with young people\n, • Encouraging engagement with education and learning activities\n, • Supporting confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing\n, • Acting as a positive role model\n, • Helping learners work towards personalised goals and outcomes\n\n \n Experience & Skills \n We're keen to hear from individuals who have: \n\n • A minimum of 6 months' experience in an educational setting\n, • Experience as a Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher, Cover Supervisor, or similar\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach\n, • Confidence working independently in a 1:1 setting\n, • Experience supporting vulnerable young people or those with additional needs (desirable)\n\n \n Learners You May Support \n The young people we work with often have: \n\n • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\n, • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs\n, • ADHD\n, • Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance\n, • EHCPs and additional educational needs\n\n Every placement is different, offering varied and meaningful opportunities to support young people who need it most. \n \n Essential Requirements \n\n • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one\n, • Right to work in the UK\n, • Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred\n, • If not a driver, willingness to travel locally across Southampton, Portsmouth, SO31, and surrounding areas\n\n \n Interested? \n Apply