Youth Outreach Mentor

About the School

Snowdon Village is a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision within the Cabot Learning Federation. The school supports young people who have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream settings, often due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges.

Snowdon Village provides a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic environment, focused on helping students re-engage with education, develop emotional resilience, and build positive, lasting relationships. The approach combines academic learning with strong pastoral support, enabling students to grow in confidence, improve their behaviour, and prepare for success both in school and within the wider community.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Youth Outreach Mentor to join the team at Snowdon Village.

This role focuses on supporting students with SEMH needs, helping them to regulate emotions, improve behaviour, and re-engage with education. You will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, both within the school environment and through targeted outreach and pastoral interventions.

As a Youth Outreach Mentor, you will play a key role in building trusted relationships, acting as a consistent and positive role model, and supporting young people with their personal development, engagement, and wellbeing. The role requires a proactive, calm, and empathetic approach when working with students who may present with challenging behaviours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
• Supporting students both within the classroom and through outreach-style interventions
• Promoting engagement in education, attendance, and personal development
• Building strong, positive relationships with young people
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Providing consistent, structured, and supportive guidance

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within SEMH, alternative provision, or youth work
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Ability to build rapport with disengaged or vulnerable students
• Resilience, patience, and a calm, empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

About Affinity Workforce Solutions

This position is being offered through Affinity Workforce Solutions, a leading education recruitment and workforce provider. Affinity works in close partnership with schools and trusts, including the Cabot Learning Federation, to place high-quality professionals who can make a meaningful impact.

At Affinity, we are committed to creating opportunities that are rewarding, supportive, and aligned with your long-term development. We provide ongoing support, access to professional development, and a dedicated team focused on helping you succeed in your role.