Behavioural and SEMH Mentor

Mentor- Behavioural and SEMH • Location: Islington • Hours: Part-time • Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour • Start Date: ASAP The focus of this role is to re-engage young people with learning, build emotional resilience, and develop essential functional and life skills in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Deliver bespoke intervention sessions that support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and re-engagement • Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the young person • Implement self-regulation strategies and promote positive behaviour and confidence • Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure cohesive support • Track and report progress in both emotional development and engagement Requirements • Experience with SEMH or similar behavioural/emotional needs • Ability to build rapport quickly and create a safe learning space • Calm, nurturing, patient approach to managing behaviour and emotional dysregulation • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one Desirable Experience • Youth work or PRU background • Training in de-escalation (Team Teach, MAPA, etc.) • Knowledge of restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.