Mentor - Alternative Provision (Blackpool)

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY Postcode Area)

Salary £92.89 - £125.89 per day (Dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Category: Education / Social Care / Youth Work

Start Date: Immediate / April 2026

Are you a positive role model ready to change lives in Blackpool?

We are looking for a resilient, empathetic, and driven Mentor to join our dedicated team within an Alternative Provision in Blackpool. This is a specialist environment supporting young people who have been excluded from mainstream education or require a bespoke learning pathway due to SEMH needs.

Whether you are a qualified Mentor with a background in youth work or an unqualified individual with the life experience and "grit" to connect with disengaged transition-age pupils, we want to hear from you.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

One-to-One Mentoring: Building high-impact, trusting relationships with students to improve their engagement with learning. Behaviour Support: Identifying triggers and implementing de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours effectively. Life Skills: Guiding pupils through social skills, emotional regulation, and preparation for post-16 transitions. Alternative Curriculum: Assisting in the delivery of functional skills and vocational activities outside of a traditional classroom setting. Advocacy: Acting as a bridge betw...