Mentor, Youth Development, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Overview

Looking for flexible Support Mentor work with local schools without going through an agency?

Flexzo Teach is a platform that connects education professionals directly with educational settings for short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities. We’re building local talent pools in Scunthorpe and inviting Support Mentors to register.

• Complete control over your schedule and availability.
• Establish your own daily or hourly rates with full transparency.
• Say goodbye to agency middlemen and payroll deductions.
• Connect directly with alternative provisions with no middleman.
• Lead non-traditional learning and support young people who benefit from specialized care.

• As a Support Mentor in an Alternative Provision setting, you will play a vital role in guiding students who require tailored educational and emotional pathways. You will:
• Work closely with session leaders to deliver impactful learning activities, ensuring resources are accessible and tailored to individual student needs.
• Act as a trusted, positive role model, offering a safe space for students to talk, share concerns, and feel heard.
• Implement trauma-informed and positive behavior support strategies to help students navigate stress, anxiety, or frustration in real-time.
• Keep students motivated and focused on their tasks using creative, personalized encouragement and a high level of resilience.
• Help young people close learning gaps while simultaneously building essential life skills, teamwork, and social confidence.

• Previous mentor experience, youth work experience, or a strong relevant background supporting young people with complex needs (e.g., SEMH, SEND).
• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one).
• A Level 3 qualification, relevant youth work/mentoring certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience in an educational or care setting.

Once registered, your profile is visible to schools who can contact you directly for work and interviews.

Be part of a more flexible and transparent way of working in education.