Trainee Youth Engagement Mentors Required!
We are looking for passionate individuals who want to begin working and training as Youth Engagement Mentors to support one of our SEND Schools in Portsmouth by helping students aged from 7 to 16 years with social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside autistic spectrum conditions or characteristics, including ADHD.
Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience, and training will be provided, although previous experience working with students with SEMH, particularly challenging behaviours and Trauma & Attachment will be helpful. A strong sense of behaviour management will also be key!
Anyone from a youth support, support worker or care worker background, or personal SEND experience is strongly encouraged to apply! Training will be provided to all applicants so the ideal candidate just needs to be passionate, eager to learn and be very resilient. If this sounds like you please apply!
This is also a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching or SEND Education. In particular, any Psychology Graduates are strongly encouraged to apply as we have a range of roles that will be well suited to your background!
Your Role
- Supporting a range of vulnerable children ranging from KS1 to KS4
- Be able to appropriately calm children down and de-escalate
- Be able to effectively behaviour manage
- Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption
- Providing feedback to teachers and parents
- Be available – Full time – 8.15am – 3.30pm
The ideal candidate
- Outgoing and mentoring manner
- Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential
- You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.
- Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils
Why choose Engage Education?
- We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
- You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
- Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky’s the limit…
All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
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Trainee Youth Engagement Mentor – Portsmouth employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Education is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring educators to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. With competitive pay rates significantly above standard apprenticeship levels and a fully funded Level 3 qualification, employees can expect not only professional growth but also dedicated mentoring from experienced SEN professionals. The warm and welcoming culture of the 2-form entry primary school in Middleton fosters a nurturing atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those passionate about special educational needs to thrive.
