Youth & Transition Support Mentor

Area:
Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

Monday 23rd February 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

A specialist SEMH provision in Rochdale, committed to supporting children and young people whose social, emotional, and mental health needs impact their engagement with education. Through a trauma‑informed and relationship‑centred approach, we create a safe and supportive environment where learners can rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, develop social skills, and achieve both personal and academic success.

• Support pupils to develop independence, life skills, and employability, including college and vocational transitions.
• Work closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies to create personalised pathways that meet each pupil's individual needs.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and practical support during key transitions, including moving to further education, training, or work placements.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging social, emotional, and personal development.

• Experience working with young people with SEND, ideally in a school, residential, or community setting. A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A commitment to helping pupils achieve independence and life success.
• A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential.

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply).
• Be able to provide two professional references (child‑related preferred).

Please submit your up‑to‑date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do – all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.