Youth development professional Work, Jobs in Reading, Brk (with Salaries)

Junior Mentor
uReach —Sindlesham
- £17,000 - £18,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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Youth Support Worker (Part time - Youth Wellbeing)
STEP BY STEP PARTNERSHIP LTD —Aldershot
- £16,200 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Mental Health Youth Work Project Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
Together As One —Slough
- £29,064 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
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3d
Enrichment Officer
South Thames Colleges Group —Thames Valley
- £32,157 - £36,991 a year
- Annual leave
Printmaking Tutor
Activate Learning —Reading
- £25.17 - £35.17 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Reading RG30
Junior Adventures Group —Reading
- £13.00 - £13.60 a month
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Pastoral Intervention Leader (ReDirect) - The Wren School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £26,249 a year
- Full-time
- School
1d
Pastoral Intervention Leader (ReFocus) - The Wren School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £26,249 a year
- Full-time
- School
1d
Education Welfare Officer
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £36,363 - £39,862 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
3d
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Woodley RG5
Junior Adventures Group UK —Woodley
- £13.00 - £13.80 a month
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Teacher (Year 3) - Kennet Valley Primary School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £32,916 - £45,352 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- School
12d
Behaviour Support Leader - The Wren School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £28,985 a year
- Full-time
- School
1d
Targeted Interventions Coordinator
Change Grow Live —Buckinghamshire
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
1d
Youth Worker - Airplay
One YMCA —High Wycombe
- £2,635.20 - £24,705.00 a month
- Overtime
Special Constable (Volunteer Police Officer)
Thames Valley Police —Abingdon
Nursery/KS1 Class Teacher - Katesgrove Primary School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £13,166 - £18,140 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Teaching
5d
Wellbeing Youth Worker - Thatcham Hub
Response Organisation —Thatcham
- £28,938 - £32,214 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Pregnancy and Post Partum Specialist Practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust —Guildford
- £41,957 - £50,387 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
14d
Teaching Assistant - St Annes Catholic Primary School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £16,091 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
8d
KS2 Supply Teacher - Geoffrey Field Junior School
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £26.02 - £40.35 an hour
- School
- Teaching

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Junior Mentor

uReach -
Sindlesham

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Job details

Full-time
£17,000 - £18,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sports coaching
Cooking
Working with children
Youth work
Mentoring
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title: Junior Mentor

Company : uReach (Part of the uGroup)

Location: Wokingham / Reading Area

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Reports To: Senior Mentor / Alternative Provision Manager

About uReach

uReach is a dedicated, nurturing Alternative Provision centre designed specifically for primary-aged children (KS1 & KS2) with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Born from our passion at uSports to ensure every child can thrive, uReach provides a safe, therapeutic, and purpose-driven environment for children who struggle within mainstream education. Our custom-built facility features therapeutic sensory rooms, quiet calm spaces, focus zones, a dynamic activity area, and a life-skills kitchen. We believe that a child can only learn and grow when they feel completely secure, calm, and valued.

Role Summary

As a Junior Mentor, you will be on the front lines of making a difference in a child’s life. Working alongside our experienced Senior Mentors and Educators, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students navigate their emotional, social, and academic journeys. This is an entry-level or early-career role perfect for an empathetic, energetic, and resilient individual looking to build a career in special education and alternative provision.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Emotional Regulation. Build strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a consistent, positive role model.Assist children with co-regulation strategies, utilizing our sensory and quiet rooms when students feel overwhelmed or anxious.Help children build resilience, self-esteem, and social skills through positive reinforcement.

Supporting Purpose-

Driven Activities Work alongside Senior Mentors to guide students through daily academic tasks in our focus zones.

Support hands-on, practical learning experiences, such as cooking and life skills in our dedicated kitchen. Facilitate physical and creative expression within the dynamic activity zones to help students safely channel their energy.

Team Collaboration & Safeguarding-

Provide feedback to senior staff regarding student progress, behavioral triggers, and small breakthroughs.Maintain a safe, clean, and highly organized environment tailored to sensory needs.Strictly adhere to all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection policies.Qualifications & Personal Attributes

Passion for Youth Support: A genuine desire to make a lasting, positive impact on children facing barriers to learning.Empathy & Patience: The ability to remain calm, patient, and grounded during moments of student dysregulation.Experience (Preferred but not essential): Prior experience volunteering or working with children, sports coaching, or working within a SEND/SEMH setting is a massive plus.Adaptability: A flexible mindset—no two days at uReach are the same!Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills to effectively connect with primary-aged children and collaborate with the internal team.

Clearance: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.What We OfferComprehensive Training: Extensive onboarding and ongoing CPD (Continuous Professional Development) in trauma-informed care, SEND support, and emotional regulation.

Career Progression: Opportunities to step up into Senior Mentor, specialized support, or leadership roles within the growing uGroup network (uReach & uSports)

A Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative, passionate team that values mental well-being and celebrates every small victory.

Competitive Salary: Dependent on experience.

Pay: £17,000.00-£18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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youth development professional jobs in reading, brk

Junior Mentor

Youth Support Worker (Part time - Youth Wellbeing)

Mental Health Youth Work Project Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Enrichment Officer

Printmaking Tutor

Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Reading RG30

Pastoral Intervention Leader (ReDirect) - The Wren School

Pastoral Intervention Leader (ReFocus) - The Wren School

Education Welfare Officer

Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Woodley RG5

Teacher (Year 3) - Kennet Valley Primary School

Behaviour Support Leader - The Wren School

Targeted Interventions Coordinator

Youth Worker - Airplay

Special Constable (Volunteer Police Officer)

Nursery/KS1 Class Teacher - Katesgrove Primary School

Wellbeing Youth Worker - Thatcham Hub

Pregnancy and Post Partum Specialist Practitioner

Teaching Assistant - St Annes Catholic Primary School

KS2 Supply Teacher - Geoffrey Field Junior School

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