Youth Mentor
Location – Burnley
Pay – £475‑£550 per week, depending on experience
Start date – 16/03/2026
Contract Type – Long‑Term, Full‑Time
Are you a calm, resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are currently working with a specialist, secondary Pupil Referral Unit in the Burnley area, looking to recruit an experienced youth mentor to join their welcoming team.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, encouraging re‑engagement in learning
* Encourage extra‑curricular activities including arts and sports
* Assist in managing challenging behaviours, using positive de‑escalation techniques
Qualifications
* Previous experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a school or community based setting is highly desired
* Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
* Team Teach training is highly desired but training can be provided
Eligibility
* Hold the Right to Work in the UK
* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)
* Be able to provide two professional child‑related references
Please submit your up‑to‑date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.
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