Student Engagement Mentor

Permanent | Full Time

September 2026

We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and motivated Student Engagement Mentors to support secondary aged pupils who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to additional emotional, social, behavioural, or medical needs.

This rewarding role focuses on helping pupils successfully re-engage with education through personalised mentoring, pastoral support, and collaborative working with families, schools, and external professionals.

Support may take place in a variety of settings including schools, homes and alternative learning environments. You will play a key role in helping young people overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance and engagement, and achieve positive outcomes.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance are essential for this role.

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to help shape and develop pastoral and reintegration support
• A values-driven culture where staff wellbeing and development are prioritised
• A highly rewarding role with genuine impact on young people's lives

• Deliver personalised mentoring and engagement support for pupils
• Support young people transitioning back into education settings
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools, and external professionals
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to support engagement
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and support planning
• Maintain accurate and professional records relating to pupil progress and engagement
• Support strategies that promote wellbeing, safety, attendance, and positive outcomes
• Act as a consistent advocate and positive role model for young people

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH / additional emotional, behavioural, or medical needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a non-judgemental approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Experience within alternative provision, SEND, education, youth work, or social care settings
• Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field
• Experience working with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of digital safeguarding and pupil information systems
• Training in trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, references, right to work checks, and relevant pre-employment screening.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and professional experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.