Youth Mentor - SEMH School - Southwark Location - ASAP Start

***Youth Mentor required for SEMH School

***Youth Mentor required for Southwark location

***Youth Mentor required to support students with SEMH and challenging behaviour

***Youth Mentor must have at least 1 years experience working with young people

***Team Teach desirable but not essential for Youth Mentor role

The Role - Youth Mentor

This SEMH school is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Mentor who is committed to helping students reach their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to succeed both academically and personally.

In this role, the Youth Mentor will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis, supporting those with SEMH needs, ASD, and challenging behaviour. The role involves building positive relationships, promoting engagement in learning, and helping students develop the social, emotional, and behavioural skills needed to thrive.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient, and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting young people. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, the Youth Mentor will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every student is encouraged and empowered to succeed.

The School - Youth Mentor

This well-established and successful SEMH school provides a highly supportive and rewarding environment for students and staff. All students have an EHCP, with tailored support plans and small class sizes that allow for meaningful one-to-one support. Each class is supported by a Learning Support Assistant, ensuring staff play a key role in students' progress and wellbeing.

The school offers an ambitious, spiral curriculum alongside a broad range of academic and vocational qualifications, enabling students to achieve outcomes comparable to mainstream education.

With a strong sense of community, a nurturing atmosphere, and enrichment opportunities that support both wellbeing and independence, this is an ideal setting for support staff looking to make a real and lasting impact.

If this Youth Mentor role sounds like the job for you get in touch with Katie at Education First Recruitment for further information