Nurture Mentor

Description:

Help Young People Reconnect with Education
SEND Inclusion Support is seeking passionate, resilient and relationship-focused professionals to support children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, trauma, exclusion or significant disengagement from learning.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience helping young people re-engage with education, rebuild confidence and rediscover a love of learning, with the long-term aim of supporting successful reintegration back into school wherever appropriate.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is highly desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from teachers and education professionals from EYFS, Primary, Secondary and Alternative Provision backgrounds (EYFS–KS4), as well as experienced mentors and practitioners with a proven track record of supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners.
The Role
You will work on a 1:1 basis with children and young people across Atherton, Tyldesley, Boothstown, Leigh and surrounding areas, delivering personalised educational, mentoring and engagement programmes outside of a traditional school setting.
The young people we support may have experienced:
* Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
* Persistent absence from education
* Exclusion or risk of exclusion
* Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance
* SEMH needs
* Low confidence and disengagement from learning
* Complex safeguarding concerns
Your role will focus on building positive, trusting relationships and creating meaningful learning opportunities that help students:
* Re-engage with education
* Develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem
* Improve attendance and participation
* Rebuild positive attitudes towards learning
* Make academic and personal progress
* Work towards successful reintegration into school or another appropriate educational setting
Where You'll Work
Sessions may take place in a variety of settings, including:
- Students' homes
- Libraries
- Community venues
- Alternative learning environments
- Online where appropriate
This is an independent and highly rewarding role requiring flexibility, professionalism and strong safeguarding awareness.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from:
- Qualified Teachers (EYFS–KS4)
- Secondary Teachers (QTS desirable)
- Primary Teachers looking to support learners on an individual basis
- Alternative Provision Practitioners
- Outreach Mentors
- Behaviour Support Specialists
- Residential Childcare Professionals
Individuals with experience supporting vulnerable or disengaged children and young people
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
* Experience working with children and young people
* The ability to engage learners who are disengaged from education
* A passion for helping young people rediscover a love of learning
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills
* A patient, consistent and trauma-informed approach
* Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs
* A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
* The ability to work collaboratively with families, schools and external professionals
Essential Requirements
Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service, or willingness to obtain one prior to starting work
Ability to meet safeguarding and suitability requirements for working with children and young people
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to the community-based nature of the role
Why Join SEND Inclusion Support?
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive hourly rates
- Paid planning and preparation time
- Access to teaching and learning resources
- Ongoing support and supervision
- Opportunities to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people