Face-to-Face Mentor

Face-to-Face Mentor

About the Opportunity

We're looking for Face-to-Face Mentors to support vulnerable children and young people across SO31, Southampton, Portsmouth, and surrounding Hampshire areas.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide dedicated 1:1 mentoring for learners who may be unable to access mainstream education, are awaiting suitable placements, or require additional support to build confidence and re-engage with learning.

This is a highly rewarding role focused on developing trust, encouraging positive routines, and helping young people overcome barriers that may be affecting their education and wellbeing.

Location: SO31, Southampton, Portsmouth & Surrounding Hampshire AreasStart Date: SeptemberHours: FlexiblePay: £25-£30 per hourRole Type: Face-to-Face Mentoring

What You'll Be Doing

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• Providing consistent 1:1 mentoring support
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• Building positive, professional relationships with young people
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• Encouraging engagement with education and learning activities
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• Supporting confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
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• Acting as a positive role model
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• Helping learners work towards personalised goals and outcomes
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Experience & Skills

We're keen to hear from individuals who have:

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• A minimum of 6 months' experience in an educational setting
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• Experience as a Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher, Cover Supervisor, or similar
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
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• Confidence working independently in a 1:1 setting
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• Experience supporting vulnerable young people or those with additional needs (desirable)
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Learners You May Support

The young people we work with often have:

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• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
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• ADHD
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• Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance
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• EHCPs and additional educational needs
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Every placement is different, offering varied and meaningful opportunities to support young people who need it most.

Essential Requirements

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• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
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• Right to work in the UK
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• Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
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• If not a driver, willingness to travel locally across Southampton, Portsmouth, SO31, and surrounding areas
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Interested?

Apply