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 Areas
Start Date: September
Hours: Flexible
Pay: £25-£30 per hour
Role Type: Face-to-Face Mentoring

What You'll Be Doing

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

Experience & Skills

We're keen to hear from individuals who have:

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

Learners You May Support

The young people we work with often have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Every placement is different, offering varied and meaningful opportunities to support young people who need it most.

Essential Requirements

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

Interested?

Apply