Mentor With Mental Health Difficulties

Mentor

Location:

Gloucester

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: £25.00 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to education? Teacher Active is proud to be working with Gloucestershire Alternative Provision and the Local Authority to recruit a Mentor to support young people accessing education outside of mainstream settings. Through a flexible and personalised approach, the provision focuses on helping learners build confidence, improve engagement, and achieve positive educational outcomes.

The service is looking to take on a Mentor on a long‑term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Mentor will provide both mentoring and educational support to young people accessing Alternative Provision, working within home and community settings to promote wellbeing, engagement, attendance, and progression. The Mentor will develop positive relationships, encourage personal development, and support learners to achieve their individual goals.

• Experience working with children and young people in an educational, youth work, mentoring, or support capacity
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or those at risk of disengagement
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to work independently and adapt support to meet individual needs
• Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help with onboarding
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Equal Opportunities Statement:
Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance:
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.