Company: PROSPERO TEACHING
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £26.53 - £30.00 per hour
We are currently seeking an experienced, compassionate 1:1 mentor to support a Year 13 young person based in the DT2 area. This is a highly rewarding role focused on emotional support, relationship-building, and re-engagement, rather than academic pressure.
Role Overview
- Year Group: Year 13 (Post-16)
- Hours: 10 hours per week
- Rate: £25-£30 per hour
- Location: DT2
- Focus: SEMH support, confidence-building, emotional regulation
The young person is experiencing:
- Moderate depression
- Anxiety
- Autistic burnout
- Significant emotional dysregulation
These challenges have led to:
- Social withdrawal
- Low self-esteem
- Difficulties attending consistently
Their mental health has deteriorated since late 2024, and they require a calm, consistent, and emotionally attuned mentor to help stabilise wellbeing and rebuild confidence.
Approach Required
- Strong relationship-first, trauma-informed mentoring
- Sessions led at the young person's pace
- Support with emotional regulation and confidence
- Encouragement to re-engage with daily routines and activities
- Use of interests such as art and coding to support connection, motivation, and self-expression
- A non-judgemental, low-pressure approach
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 6 months' experience working in education or children's care
- SEMH experience is essential
- Experience supporting young people with anxiety, depression, or autism
- Calm, patient, and emotionally responsive
- Comfortable delivering consistent 1:1 support
This is a meaningful opportunity for a mentor who understands that progress starts with safety, trust, and emotional wellbeing.
If this role sounds like a good fit, or you'd like to discuss it further, please don't hesitate to apply .