262 youth mentor jobs found

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you! 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, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it's 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 We're 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...

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you! 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, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it's 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 We're 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...

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you! 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, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it's 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 We're 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...

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you! 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, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it's 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 We're 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...

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: A specialist SEMH provision in Rochdale, committed to supporting children and young people whose social, emotional, and mental health needs impact their engagement with education. Through a trauma-informed and relationship-centred approach, we create a safe and supportive environment where learners can rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, develop social skills, and achieve both personal and academic success. We are seeking a committed Youth & Transition Support Mentor. In this role, you will work alongside learners of all ages, supporting them with tailored programmes that enhance independence, employability, community engagement, and personal wellbeing. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you! 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, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it's 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 We're 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...

Behaviour Lead/Manager Secondary School – Greenwich Full-time  Start Date: Immediate Are you calm under pressure and passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have experience working in a school setting working with pupils who have SEMH needs? A large, inclusive secondary school in Greenwich is seeking proactive and compassionate Behaviour Support lead to join their Inclusion team asap. This role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting students with challenging behaviour or Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The Role As a Behaviour Lead, you will provide crucial on-call support across the school day. When students become disruptive or are struggling in class, you’ll be called to safely remove them from lessons, help them regulate their emotions, and support them in returning to learning as quickly as possible. Your calm, empathetic and consistent approach will play...

Cover Supervisor / Youth Worker | Secondary School | Blackpool Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 / FY2 / FY3 / FY4) Salary: £23,000 - £28,500 per annum (Pro-rata / Term-Time Only) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Long-Term Contract Start Date: ASAP or September 2026 The Role: Mentorship in the Classroom Are you a Youth Worker, sports coach, or recent graduate looking to make a real impact in Blackpool? We are seeking a dynamic Cover Supervisor who can bring the energy of youth work into a secondary school environment. This isn't just "babysitting" a class. You will be the relatable role model who steps in when teachers are absent, ensuring students stay on track with their learning while managing the classroom with a firm but fair youth-work approach. Key Responsibilities Classroom Management: Lead secondary classes (KS3/KS4) using pre-set work, focusing on engagement and positive behavior. Youth Mentorship: Use your Youth Worker skills to de-escalate conflict and build...

Senior Court Practice Lead (Youth Justice Service) Local Authority | North London A large local authority in North London is seeking an experienced Senior Court Practice Lead to join its Youth Justice Service on an ongoing interim basis. This is a senior practice role within a statutory Youth Justice setting, providing leadership, quality assurance and court-facing expertise to ensure high-quality, child-centred outcomes for young people. Assignment Details Contract Length: 11 months (ongoing assignment) Pay Rate: £31.28 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week in the office Office Location: Civic Centre, North London (EN1)The Role Reporting into the Youth Justice Service leadership team, the Senior Court Practice Lead will provide professional leadership across court-related practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, proportionate and child-focused youth justice interventions. The post holder will act as a senior...

Cover Teacher / Cover Supervisor –  Start Date: Immediate | Daily Rate: £110–£130 | PAYE Are you looking for flexible classroom experience without the long-term commitment? Do you want to gain paid experience in a school setting while considering a future career in teaching or education? TeacherActive is recruiting Cover Teachers / Cover Supervisors for a number of supportive Secondary Schools across Swindon. This role is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, career changers, teaching assistants, sports coaches, youth mentors, or anyone passionate about helping young people succeed. Why This Role? Becoming a Cover Teacher is an excellent way to: Gain hands-on classroom experience Build confidence and leadership skills Learn to manage a classroom and support student learning Explore whether teaching or education is the right career for you — all while getting paid Key Responsibilities: Lead pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects Supervise and engage...

Cover Teacher / Cover Supervisor – Gloucester Start Date: Immediate | Daily Rate: £110–£130 | PAYE Are you looking for flexible classroom experience without the long-term commitment? Do you want to gain paid experience in a school setting while considering a future career in teaching or education? TeacherActive is recruiting Cover Teachers / Cover Supervisors for a number of supportive Secondary Schools across Gloucestershire. This role is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, career changers, teaching assistants, sports coaches, youth mentors, or anyone passionate about helping young people succeed. Why This Role? Becoming a Cover Teacher is an excellent way to: Gain hands-on classroom experience Build confidence and leadership skills Learn to manage a classroom and support student learning Explore whether teaching or education is the right career for you — all while getting paid Key Responsibilities: Lead pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects Supervise...

Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant - Blackburn Alternative Provision Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Salary: £101.89 - £125.89 per day (Based on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Perm opportunities available) Start Date: Immediate / Next Term Are you passionate about changing the narrative for students in alternative education? We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a leading Alternative Provision (AP) in Blackburn. This is a vital role supporting young people who have faced challenges in mainstream education, often involving SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs or complex behaviours. In this role, you aren't just a "helper" in the classroom; you are a mentor, a de-escalator, and a consistent role model for students who need it most. Key Responsibilities One-to-One Support: Work closely with students (KS3/KS4) to manage triggers and encourage engagement with the curriculum. De-escalation: Utilise positive...

Are you currently working in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching, or child support and looking to transition into education? Aspire People is supporting a Manchester primary school that is looking for a confident and resilient Unqualified Teaching Assistant with transferable experience working with children or young people. Your Previous Experience Might Include: Youth worker or behaviour mentor Residential support worker Sports coach working with children Family support worker Nursery or childcare assistant The Role: Supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs Providing 1:1 and small group support Helping pupils stay engaged and focused in lessons Supporting structured routines and transitions Acting as a positive role model within the classroom Supporting social and emotional development We Are Looking For: Experience working with children or young people within the last 2 years Strong behaviour management and communication skills...

Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor - Bristol Full-time | Term-time | Long-term & Permanent Roles Available Flexible Working | Immediate Starts | Support Pupils with Emotional & Mental Health Needs Are you looking for a rewarding role providing mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people in Bristol? We are recruiting Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentors to work in specialist and mainstream schools supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma backgrounds, anxiety, and behavioural challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in mental health support, counselling, pastoral work, youth work, crisis intervention, residential care, behaviour mentoring or wellbeing roles who want to make an impact in education. If you have previously supported vulnerable individuals with emotional or behavioural needs, your skills are highly transferable and very in demand. ⭐ Key Responsibilities (Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor...

Trainee Behaviour Mentor Location: Newport Pay Rate: £93 - £110 a day (dependant on experience) Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Temporary until August 2026, with possibility of a permanent contract starting in September if successful in the role. Kickstart Your Journey Toward Teaching! An exciting opportunity is available for an aspiring Trainee Behaviour Mentor at a supportive secondary school in Newport. This role is perfect for someone looking to build behaviour management skills, confidence in leading classrooms, and a strong foundation for a future teaching career. You’ll also work closely with the school’s well‑established Specialist Resource Base (SRB), giving you valuable hands‑on experience with pupils who have additional learning or behavioural needs. You’ll be part of a supportive team that will guide you as you grow in your role. This position offers real, practical classroom experience, helping you build resilience, confidence, and the essential skills...

Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking - Education and Training The School: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking The school is near Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details specific needs in terms of care and support. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety, which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person's EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times. What is involved:...

Sports SEN Mentor – Alternative Provision & Specialist Settings Sports SEN Mentor – Full Time Location: Various SEN & Alternative Provision Schools across Birmingham Pay: £95 – £120 per day (Based on experience) Contract: Full-time opportunity, Monday–Friday until end of academic year Are you sporty and experienced working with children? Are you passionate about using sport and physical activity to support young people with special educational needs? Smile Education is proud to be supporting specialist SEN schools and Alternative Provision settings across Birmingham who are seeking energetic and committed Sports SEN Mentors to join their teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to use sport as a tool to engage, motivate and inspire pupils with additional needs, helping them develop confidence, resilience and positive behaviour through structured physical activity. The Role • Deliver engaging sports sessions tailored to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs. • Use...

Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision Behaviour Mentor – Full Time (Alternative Provision) Location: Various Alternative Provision Settings across Birmingham Pay: £95 – £120 per day (Based on experience) Contract: Full-time opportunity, Monday–Friday until end of academic year Smile Education is proud to be supporting a number of well-established Alternative Provision settings across Birmingham that are seeking resilient and committed Behaviour Mentors to join their teams. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and social support outside of mainstream education. The role is ideal for individuals with experience in PRUs, AP settings, youth work or care environments who are passionate about transforming young people’s futures. The Role • Provide 1:1 and small group behavioural support to pupils with SEMH needs. • Support students who may display challenging behaviour or require de-escalation strategies. •...

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Bradford Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Bradford. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive,...

SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Liverpool SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor About the Role Milk Education is excited to be recruiting for a SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor to support our partner SEN schools across Liverpool. As a Secondary Behaviour & Learning Mentor, you will play a vital part in helping students overcome behavioural challenges, improve their learning engagement, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. This Secondary Behaviour & Learning Mentor role is perfect for someone who thrives on supporting young people, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about creating positive change in a secondary school setting. Key Responsibilities As a Secondary Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Liverpool, you will: * Deliver 1:1 and small‑group support as a Secondary Behaviour & Learning Mentor * Implement behaviour improvement strategies to help students succeed * Work collaboratively with teachers and...