Mentor

Prospero Teaching are looking for a dedicated, positive, and dynamic Mentor to support an enthusiastic and engaging 11-year-old with complex SEN needs. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in specialist education, youth advocacy, children's support work, or similar fields.

• Has complex Special Educational Needs and an EHCP
• Needs support to build independence, confidence, and complete practical tasks
• Keen to develop foundational money-handling skills
• Would love to work on a personal project based on their interests, which include hair and makeup, fashion and nails
• Looking for a Mentor they can confide in, especially around friendship challenges
• Needs encouragement and support when meeting new people

As a Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 mentoring for 10 hours per week
• Support the young person in developing practical and social skills
• Help them plan and complete a personal interest-based project
• Encourage and guide them in handling money and making independent choices
• Be a trusted adult they can talk to about friendships and social challenges

About you:

• Experience working with young people with SEN, ideally in specialist settings
• A warm, approachable personality with strong emotional intelligence
• Ability to build trusting relationships and provide consistent support
• Creative and proactive in helping young people explore their interests
• Skilled in promoting life skills, confidence, and social development

Position - Mentor
Contract or position start date - September
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Opportunities for both
Hours - 10 per week- flexible for this particular role- other tuition and mentoring roles are available in the area currently

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)