Youth Mentor

Role: Youth Mentor / Support Assistant (SEMH School)

Location: Wolverhampton

Rate of Pay: £1,708.80 - £1,993.60 per month

About the Role

Connex Education is currently recruiting for a resilient and committed Youth Mentor / Support Assistant to work within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Wolverhampton.

This role involves supporting secondary aged students who present with behavioural challenges. You will play a key role in helping pupils engage with learning, manage their emotions, and develop positive behaviours both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their development
• Support students in managing behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teaching staff to create a safe and structured learning environment
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to encourage engagement and progress

The school is a supportive and inclusive SEMH setting dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Staff work collaboratively to provide consistency, structure, and care, ensuring each student has the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.

Applicants must:

• Be available to work full time
• Be available for employment in September as the school are looking for individuals who can commit to students next academic year (rollover)
• Have prior experience working with individuals with SEMH needs

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Youth Mentoring
• Education and Support Work
• Prison or Custodial Services
• Community Support or Outreach Roles

Your experience working with challenging behaviour and your ability to build positive relationships will be key to success in this role.

• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH or behavioural needs (essential)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

If you are interested in this Youth Mentor / Support Assistant role in Wolverhampton, please apply today or send your CV to .

For more information, contact Charlotte on .

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.