The Supply Room are proud to be working exclusively with a unique and inspiring alternative provision in the heart of central Bournemouth, and we are currently seeking multiple Mentors to join their passionate team!

This specialist provision supports children and young people who are awaiting specialist school placements or who are struggling to access mainstream education settings. Through mentoring, personal development coaching, and highly personalised programmes, the provision helps young people rebuild confidence, develop essential life skills, and successfully transition back into more formal education environments.

This is a term time only role, Monday-Friday 09:00 - 15:30 requiring an immediate start.

About the Provision

This vibrant, community-focused setting provides a safe and engaging environment for young people with a range of additional needs including:

• ADHD
• Autism (ASD)
• Attachment Disorders
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
• Anxiety
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Trauma-related needs

Young people follow individualised timetables and programmes, designed around their EHCP targets and outcomes, helping them develop social, emotional, and personal skills at their own pace.

The provision offers an incredible range of facilities and hands-on activities, including:

• Sensory rooms
• A snug/wellbeing room
• Arts and crafts studio
• Pupil-led kitchen
• Editing, costume making and creative workshop
• Mechanic workshop
• 3D printing and creative technology
• A welcoming courtyard that creates a strong community feel

Activities are designed to combine learning, creativity, and social engagement, helping young people feel safe, motivated, and valued.

The Role

As a Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting young people both emotionally and socially, helping them engage with their personalised programmes and achieve their individual goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma-related needs, Autism and behavioural needs
• Delivering mentoring and personal development support
• Encouraging participation in activities that promote confidence, resilience and social interaction
• Supporting young people in working towards their EHCP outcomes
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment
• Working closely with a supportive and collaborative team

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who brings energy, empathy and enthusiasm to the role.

You may have experience as a:

• Learning Mentor
• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• SEN Practitioner

Essential qualities:

• Experience mentoring or supporting children, young people or adults with learning disabilities or additional needs
• Good understanding of Autism (ASD)
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Great sense of humour and a bubbly personality
• Passion for making a genuine difference in young people's lives

Highly desirable:

• Experience supporting SEMH needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly unique provision where creativity, mentoring and wellbeing are central to everything they do. The setting prioritises meaningful engagement, giving staff the time and environment needed to build genuine relationships with young people.

The role is long-term with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Interested?

If you are passionate about supporting young people to rebuild confidence, develop life skills and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through The Supply Room and be part of a provision that believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

The Supply Room is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safety, we undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. These checks include obtaining two references and a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Full guidance will be provided.

REF: TSRMHA

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: £85.00-£105.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person