Prospero Teaching is looking for compassionate, proactive, and inspiring Mentors to support children and young people in Waterlooville who may be facing challenges in their personal development.

This is a chance to be a positive adult role model and help young people build confidence, self-esteem, and essential life skills they may not have had the opportunity to develop.

Location: Waterlooville and nearby areasHours: 2-15 hours per week per childAge Range: 4 years old to post-16 (majority are secondary age)

• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Teach life skills and promote independence
• Support mental health through activities like walking, cooking, playing games, and exploring interests
• Help young people navigate the world with resilience and positivity

You'll be working 1:1 with young people, tailoring sessions to their individual needs and interests, and helping them grow into well-rounded individuals.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Youth Work
• Children's Support Work
• Counselling
• Foster Care
• 1:1 Mentoring or similar roles

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the empathy, patience, and creativity to support young people in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Position - MentorContract or position start date - ASAPContract or position end date (if applicable) - N/AFull time/part-time - Opportunities for bothHours - VariedEssential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
    • Trauma-informed and skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies- Desirable

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)