School Mentor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time) Contract: 3-year fixed-term contract Location: Milton Keynes We're delighted to be partnering with the National Lottery Community Fund as part of our Youth Mentoring MK project. Their funding and support means we're able to expand our mentoring support for children and young people across Milton Keynes, helping those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to build confidence, improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals. We believe every young person deserves to feel supported, understood and confident about their future. But for some, school can be a challenging place, and having someone who listens, believes in them and helps them navigate those challenges can make all the difference. At YMCA South Midlands, we're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated School Mentor to support young people across primary and secondary schools in Milton Keynes. You'll build trusting relationships with young people, helping them overcome barriers, develop confidence, improve their emotional wellbeing and feel more positive about school. This isn't about academic achievement alone. It's about understanding the whole young person, recognising their strengths and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. The opportunity We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential, whatever challenges they may face. As our School Mentor, you'll work directly with young people across up to three primary and three secondary schools in Milton Keynes, providing tailored one-to-one mentoring and practical support. You'll take the time to understand what's going on in their lives, what might be holding them back and what they need to feel happier, more confident and engaged in school. For some young people, that might mean building self-esteem or managing difficult emotions. For others, it could be developing friendships, improving attendance, navigatin