📍 Blackley, Manchester
📅 Full Time | Temp to Long Term | Term Time Only
💷 £110 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
We are currently recruiting for a committed and resilient SEN Youth Mentor to join a specialist education setting in Blackley. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
You will be working closely with pupils who may present with SEN, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or challenging behaviour, providing consistent 1:1 support and acting as a key role model in their school journey.
The role will involve:
Delivering 1:1 mentoring and targeted support to pupils with SEN and behavioural needs
Building strong, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and positive outcomes
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development
Helping young people access learning and stay engaged in structured school routines
Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies where required
Promoting positive behaviour, resilience and personal development
Being a consistent and reliable presence for vulnerable learnersWhat we're looking for:
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural challenges
Backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, support work, care, mentoring, residential care or education welcome
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
A calm, patient, consistent and proactive approach
Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a supportive and professional way
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or happy to pay for a new one This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need stability, guidance and positive role models.
If this sounds like you, please apply today or contact:
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Salary description
£110.00 - £120.00 per day