Outreach Mentor
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | M2 5PE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Cover People are hiring!
Role: Outreach Mentor
Location: Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak
Pay Rate: £100-£120 per day DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education?
We are recruiting an enthusiastic Outreach Mentor to join a secondary alternative provision in Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, supporting young people with SEMH needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build strong relationships, support positive behaviour and help young people re-engage with education. You'll work closely with pupils who may need additional support with confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour and accessing learning.
The Role
• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring for secondary-aged pupils
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Help re-engage young people with education and learning
• Develop confidence, resilience, independence and life skills
• Use positive strategies to manage behaviour and reduce barriers to learning
• Support pupils both in and beyond the classroom environment
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider team
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and circumstances
The Ideal Candidate
• Experience working with young people with SEMH or additional needs
• Experience in mentoring, youth work, education, care or a similar setting
• Calm, patient and resilient when managing challenging situations
• Confident building relationships with secondary-aged pupils
• Positive and consistent approach to behaviour support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible, proactive and willing to get involved
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed
Why Choose Cover People?
• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay, with holiday allowance accrued
• Dedicated consultant with 14+ years' local experience
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
APPLY NOW!
If you're an experienced Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor or similar looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications/experience and will be offered work subject to successfully completing Cover People's compliance checks.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.