SEND Youth Mentor in schools - Derby - DE24

SEND Youth Mentor - Derby (DE24) - ASAP Start Pay: £110 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Temporary / Long-term Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday We are currently recruiting for a motivated, resilient, and caring SEND Youth Mentor to work within schools in the Derby (DE24) area for an immediate start. This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to engage positively in education, develop confidence, and improve behaviour, emotional regulation, and wellbeing. Role Responsibilities: Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs across school settings Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring support Supporting behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing Helping pupils re-engage with learning and school life Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams Promoting positive behaviour strategies and coping skills Requirements: Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable) Transferable skills from youth work, sports coaching, care, support work, or similar roles welcome Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills Calm, patient, and resilient approach Ability to motivate and engage young people Strong communication and teamwork skills DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult) preferred OR willingness to obtain a new Child & Adult DBS before starting Apply: Please apply directly on here or contact me via: 📧 📞 (phone number removed)