Mentor- Young Person at risk of PEX

Prospero Teaching is seeking a resilient, dynamic, and empathetic Mentor/Tutor to support a Year 9 student in Worthing who is currently at risk of permanent exclusion (PEX). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person's life by helping them re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.

• Location: Worthing
• Hours: 15 hours per week (3 hours/day, Monday to Friday)
• Start Date: ASAP

• The student finds learning challenging and has gaps in their education.
• They are not currently working at Age-Related Expectations (ARE).
• They have an EHCP, SEMH needs, and may exhibit challenging behaviours.

As a Mentor, you will:

• Build a trusting relationship with the student through engaging activities based on their interests and hobbies.
• Gradually introduce and support learning in Maths and English.
• Promote emotional regulation, social development, and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.
• Provide consistent, structured support in a 1:1 setting.
• Liaise with Prospero Teaching and other professionals involved in the student's care and education.

About you:

• Proven experience working with learners who have EHCPs, SEMH needs, and who may display challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of the barriers to learning faced by vulnerable young people.
• Patient, adaptable, and able to build rapport quickly.
• Confident in delivering basic Maths and English content.
• Able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.

Position - 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)