Youth Mentor

1 week ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Timeplan Education Group Ltd Full time

**Youth Mentor**

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and to be part of a committed team in Maidstone.
Do you have the compassion, patience and the experience required to support children who may have social, emotional and/or Mental Health needs?
We are searching for a proactive and engaging individual available as soon as possible, to work in a school based in the Medway. This will involve someone who is able to build positive relationships, support vulnerable young people and aspire them to believethat they can reach their full potential.
The role requires an organised practitioner who is an advocate for supporting mental health and wellbeing for children across the school. They will be able to identify barriers to learning and plan and deliver a programme of support.
**Other Important Aspects Of The Role Include**
- Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing through prevention, identification, early support and access to specialist support.
- Devising, implementing and evaluating specialised programmes of work, which include SMART targets, to encourage and promote a pupil's social, emotional and mental health needs, including play therapy for both individuals or within a group.
- Planning and facilitating structured games and activities, to support pupils to make appropriate use of unstructured times. These should be carefully timetabled into the week in collaboration with class teachers.
- Working with teaching staff/Senior Leadership Team/Achievement Leaders to devise and implement individual learning plans to promote pupils' academic, social, emotional and mental health needs.
- To observe and monitor pupil progress, adapting an agreed approach to meet particular needs, recording and maintaining records of pupils' development and progress.
- Communicating effectively and by working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external support as required to ensure effective provision for all our pupils.
- Monitoring pupil's progress before, during and after intervention to measure the impact of the intervention strategy on progress; include student evaluations.
- Maintaining a record of evaluations as evidence of effective practice, support and guidance.
- Networking with other staff with similar roles to share good practice Planning and delivering after school clubs.

  • Volunteer Youth Mentor

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom The Young Lives Foundation Full time

    The Young Lives Foundation is a child and youth charity, providing support via volunteer mentors/befrienders to young people aged 8-25, who lack a role model and therefore guidance and support to help with their life challenges. We provide full training and support that will enable you to help change the life of a young person for the better, and you will...

  • Inclusion Mentor

    4 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job description Inclusion Mentor Needed – Start ASAP | Maidstone Location: Maidstone, Kent Start Date: As soon as possible Position Type: Full-time, Term-time only Salary: Competitive, based on experience Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated Inclusion Mentor to join a supportive and...

  • Youth Hub and Holiday Activity Manager

    6 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom The Young Lives Foundation Full time

    This exciting new role offers the opportunity to shape YLF’s Youth Programmes and deliver our strategy to promote play and nature based experiences for young people in need across Kent. You will lead the design, delivery, and growth of programmes including hub-based groups, outdoor projects, residentials, and holiday activity programmes, ensuring they...

  • Behavior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Behaviour Support Worker Maidstone ASAP - Ongoing Academics are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join a Pupil Referral unit in Maidstone, supporting pupils with SEN. This setting works with young people who have faced barriers to education, often due to social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. The Role: As a Behaviour Support Worker,...

  • Behavior Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Behaviour Support Worker Maidstone ASAP - Ongoing Academics are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join a Pupil Referral unit in Maidstone, supporting pupils with SEN. This setting works with young people who have faced barriers to education, often due to social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. The Role As a Behaviour Support Worker,...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Tempest Resourcing Limited Full time

    Graduate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Trainee Teacher Support Role Location: KentContract: Full-time, term-time (with possible training weeks)Start Date: ASAP Overview We are looking for a motivated graduate who is passionate about education, committed to supporting pupil achievement, and eager to gain hands‑on experience in a school setting as...

  • Young Carers Project Worker

    4 days ago

    Maidstone ME, United Kingdom Crossroads Care Kent Full time £19,378 per year

    Young Carers Project WorkerFixed term contract, 30 hours per week Monday to Thursday, with flexibility for role£19,578 per annumBased at Wateringbury with Kent travelWe are now looking for a Young Carers Project worker to work with our wonderful Young Carers service as part of a small team delivering varied activities for children and young people. The role...