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Behaviour Mentor Skelmersdale (January 2026)
LOCATION
Skelmersdale school and community-based settings
PAY & CONTRACT
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)
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
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
TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST:
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
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
INTERESTED?
Please apply today or send your CV to (url removed)
