Job Title
Youth Mentor (Specialist Support Role)
Job Details
Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 1st February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £550 - £700 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
About the School
We are thrilled to be working with an innovative and vibrant alternative provision in Tameside, focused on empowering young people who have faced barriers to learning. The school offers a safe, supportive environment for students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We believe in the potential of every young person, and our goal is to help them unlock their strengths, discover their passions, and achieve success in their own unique way.
About the Role
Are you someone who thrives on supporting young people through challenges and helping them discover their true potential? As a Youth Mentor, youll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether its through one-on‑one mentoring, leading group activities, or supporting students in achieving their goals, you will help foster confidence, resilience, and self‑belief.
What Were Looking For
* Experience in a mentoring, youth work, or pastoral role, ideally within an education or social care setting
* Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with and motivate young people
* Empathy, patience, and a solutions‑focused approach to supporting students personal growth
* A creative, energetic approach to engaging students and helping them find joy in learning and personal development
* An interest or background in mental health, social work, or youth services would be an advantage
To Be Eligible You Must
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Have an enhanced DBS certificate (child barred list) or be willing to apply for a new one
* Provide two professional references from child‑related roles
* Be passionate about youth empowerment and creating a safe, inclusive environment for young people
Additional 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 and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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