Youth Mentor - Thatcham

Youth Mentor - Thatcham

Youth Mentor - Specialist School
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and reach their potential? Are you a patient, resilient and positive individual who enjoys building meaningful relationships with young people?

A supportive specialist school in Thatcham is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to join their team as soon as possible. The school works with young people who may experience barriers to learning, social difficulties, behavioural challenges and additional needs.

As a Youth Mentor, you will provide consistent encouragement and guidance, helping pupils develop their confidence, emotional wellbeing and ability to engage positively with education.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to young people
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support students with their social and emotional development
• Encourage positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Provide calm and consistent support during challenging situations

This role would be particularly well suited to graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education or Youth Work, as well as candidates with previous experience in youth work, childcare, coaching, care or support work.

The school is looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic, with the ability to connect with young people and remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour.

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and would like to make a genuine difference, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Youth Mentor - Specialist School - Thatcham - ASAP Start - Full-Time - £90-£105/day

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.