Are you a positive, understanding, and nurturing professional who's passionate about helping young people re-engage with learning and life?

Prospero Teaching are looking for Youth Mentors to support permanently excluded (PEX) learners in Totton and nearby areas. These young people need trusted adults to help them rebuild confidence, develop interests, and reconnect with education through meaningful, tailored sessions.

As a Mentor you will:

Re-engaging learners with practical tasks and activities
Building positive adult relationships
Supporting learners through their hobbies and interests
Encouraging personal development and emotional well beingSessions are designed to be flexible and learner-led, taking place in homes, community spaces, or outdoor settings depending on the young person's needs.

About you:

Experience working with young people, especially those with challenging backgrounds
Ability to build trusting relationships and adapt to individual needs
Creative, empathetic, and resilient approach to mentoring
Passion for helping young people discover their strengths and interestsPosition - Mentor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Opportunities for both
Hours - Varied
Essential & 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)