Chalk Education is excited to be recruiting three outstanding Mentors to join us in a highly rewarding and genuinely unique opportunity supporting pupils across Wigan.

We are seeking compassionate, energetic individuals with either professional or personal experience supporting young people who may face SEMH challenges, low school attendance, school refusal, trauma‑related barriers, or difficulties with social and emotional development.

As a Mentor, you will become a trusted, stabilising presence—someone young people can depend on. You will help them grow in confidence, manage their emotions, develop social skills, and navigate some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Your support will create real, visible, and lasting impact.

You will work with a diverse group of KS3 pupils, adapting your approach to meet their unique SEMH needs and helping them progress within a safe, nurturing, and empathetic environment.

This role is varied and flexible, involving travel to homes, schools, and learning centres depending on where support is most effective.

You will plan and deliver engaging, personalised sessions—bringing warmth, creativity, and encouragement to every interaction, ensuring each young person receives the dedicated support they deserve.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Youth Work or SEND
• OR a degree in Youth Work or SEND
• Experience supporting young people with a range of SEND needs (professional or personal)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Strong behaviour management skills, including de‑escalation techniques, Team Teach knowledge, and an understanding of trauma‑informed practice
• A positive attitude with a calm, consistent, and firm approach

Additional Requirements

• References confirming suitability
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Support from experienced, specialist consultants
• Ongoing CPD through online training
• Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience
• Opportunities across a variety of schools and specialist provisions
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus—earn £100 in vouchers

For more information, contact Sharon on 01925 984440.

"Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay"