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Role: Youth Mentor
Rate of pay: 415 – 500 per week
Location: Tettenhall, Wolverhampton
**About the role**
Do you have a passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, patient, and dedicated Youth Mentor to join our vibrant team at a special school in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, supporting students with a range of additional needs.
As a Youth Mentor, you’ll play a key role in helping our young people develop their confidence, social skills, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll provide one-to-one and small group mentoring, help manage behaviour positively, and work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
**About the school**
Located in the heart of Wolverhampton, this vibrant and inclusive school is dedicated to helping students thrive academically and personally. With a strong focus on excellence, respect, and ambition, the school provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Offering a broad and engaging curriculum, alongside fantastic extracurricular opportunities, it’s a place where young minds are inspired and confidence flourishes. With modern facilities and a passionate team of educators, every student is set up for success in a fun and dynamic learning community!
**Benefits of working with Connex**
* Competitive rates of pay (Paid weekly PAYE)
* A variety of different roles to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle
* Access to our accredited free CPD training platform to develop yourself further
* Support from a dedicated and knowledgeable Educational Specialist
* Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses.
* Wellbeing program and refresher training for life in 21st century classroom.
* Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
**Role Requirements**
* Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is required.
* Previous experience working in Educational is desirable.
* A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
* An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
**Are you interested?**
If you are interested in applying for this role based in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton please apply or send your CV to emily.dayconnex-education or call on 0121 456 4040 for more information.
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.