Youth Mentor

**EK Outreach Services Ltd**
Salford

£13 - £16 per hour

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**Salary**:

Part time and flexible hours available

**Job type**:

Part Time, Permanent
31 October 2024

**Job overview**:
**About Us**:
EK Outreach Services is a specialist provider of **one-to-one teaching** for students who are unable to access mainstream school environments due to medical, emotional, or learning difficulties. We work with students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (**SEND**), providing individualised support to meet their specific learning needs. As a trusted **SEND provider**, we offer tailored educational support to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve academic success. Our goal is to offer high-quality education, giving students the tools and confidence to succeed despite the challenges they face in traditional educational settings. Our holistic approach ensures that students receive not only academic guidance but also emotional and social support, fostering both personal and educational growth.

**Job Overview**:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced **Youth Mentor** to support the delivery of one-to-one lessons to students with diverse needs, including those with SEND. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support students who are unable to attend mainstream schooling, helping them engage with their studies through tailored and accessible lessons. Lessons may take place in students' homes, libraries, or other agreed-upon locations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Establish meaningful connections with students.
- Provide academic assistance along with helping children build confidence and reach their full potential
- Foster a positive and motivating learning environment.
- Act as a role model and mentor for personal development.
- Possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively with pastoral teams to ensure holistic support for each student.
- Maintain thorough records of lessons and progress in line with the organisation’s requirements.

**Requirements**:

- Experience working with **SEND students** is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students in a one-to-one setting.
- Flexibility to work in various locations, including students’ homes or other designated learning environments.
- A valid **DBS check** (or willingness to undergo one.

**Why Join EK Outreach Services?**
- ** Flexible working hours and locations**, allowing you to tailor your work schedule.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact by providing one-to-one support to students with additional needs.
- ** Professional development opportunities** and SEND-specific training.
- A **supportive and collaborative team environment** with a shared focus on student success.
- ** Competitive pay** based on experience and qualifications.

At EK Outreach Services, safety is paramount. All prospective employees will undergo an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service, as required by child protection regulations. Additionally, we will request proof of your professional qualifications and references before extending any employment offers. These rigorous HR processes reflect our unwavering commitment to providing a secure learning environment for our students.

**About **EK Outreach Services Ltd**:
**EK Outreach Services Ltd**
- Unit 12, 8 Woodberry Down
London
N4 2TG
United Kingdom
+44 208 194 3095
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