Closing date: 24/06/2026
Reference: REQ106699
37 hours / Permanent
31,537 - 33,699 *
Aberaeron
- All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.
We are looking to recruit a Children and Young People’s Skills Mentor to join the Pupil Referral Unit in Ceredigion on a full-time basis. This is an exciting role within the service providing the opportunity to work with young people from the community and improve their educational outcomes within a bespoke and person-centred educational setting.
On a day to day basis you will:
Create and coordinate educational and wellbeing support that meet the Additional Learning Needs of our pupils
Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils who attend the unit
Provide high quality pastoral care by coordinating programs and interventions
Create an inclusive, comfortable and happy school environment to ensure improvements in learner engagement and wellbeing
Work as part of a team to ensure effective daily provision within the unit
We are looking to recruit an individual that has:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent behaviour management skills
Positive, inclusive attitude towards diversity
Ability to relate well to vulnerable/challenging pupils and young people
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
To be innovative and creative in your approach to supporting vulnerable and challenging young people
Ability to be trustworthy and reliable, and to respect confidentiality
Ability to maintain a professional relationship whilst working with young people and external delivery partners
Job Description and Person Specification
Team Ceredigion Information Pack
For further information please contact: Rob Evans –
[email protected]
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:
School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
Pupil Wellbeing : Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
School Admissions
Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training
Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.
