Youth Education Mentor - SEND / Complex Behaviours (Part-time)

Job description

Youth Education Mentor - SEND / Complex Behaviours (Part-time)North Somerset | £15.00/hour | 15-30 hours per week | Flexible Schedule

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Can you connect with young people through your own passions, skills and interests?

We are a brand-new grassroots Alternative Provision (ALP) in North Somerset and we're looking for authentic, down-to‐earth mentors who can build real relationships with young people aged 6-25. This is your chance to join a small, passionate team committed to helping young people regain confidence, trust, and purpose in a safe and supportive setting.

What You'll Be Doing:

Acting as a positive role model to young people with varying backgrounds

Building trusted, consistent relationships based on empathy, respect, and encouragement

Using your own interests (e.g. Sport, nature, art, music, mechanics, fitness, history, gaming, woodworking) to run engaging, meaningful sessions

Supporting young people to develop life skills, confidence, independence, and motivation

Creating safe spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and understood

Working 1:1 or in small groups in a peaceful countryside setting with great facilities

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Are:

Passionate about youth work, mentoring, or supporting young people facing challenges

Patient, reliable, and emotionally intelligent, with a non‐judgmental approach

Comfortable taking the lead in activities and building rapport in informal settings

A driver with access to a car to travel within North Somerset is essential

Why Join Us?

Be part of something genuinely grassroots and person‐led

Enjoy a flexible role with training, development, and leadership opportunities

Work in a supportive, forward‐thinking team that puts relationships first

Apply now and be part of a movement that meets young people where they are and walks beside them as they figure out where they're going.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Weston-super-Mare

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English