Online Digital Mentor

Online Mentor – Digital Skills (SEND & SEMH children and young people)

(Remote | Part-Time | Flexible Hours)

Player Ready: Level-Up Alternative Provision

Make a Real Difference — One Session at a Time

Are you passionate about digital creativity and supporting children and young people who have differential learning needs?

About Player Ready

Player Ready delivers creative digital learning to children and young people with SEND and SEMH. Through our Level-Up Alternative Provision, we teach skills like coding, game design, and 3D modelling in a supportive, inclusive environment—both online and at our UK venues.

What we are looking for

At Player Ready: Level-Up we\’re looking for personable, reliable, and skilled Online Mentors to deliver creative and empowering digital skill learning experiences to children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs).

We encourage applications from women, as many of the children we support are female and benefit from strong female role models.

What You\’ll Do

Deliver engaging, fully online 1:1 sessions

Teach digital skills such as Minecraft coding, Unity, Unreal Engine and Roblox game design, 3D modelling, animation, and video editing

Build trust and boost confidence through consistent, supportive mentoring

Tailor your teaching to suit individual learning styles and needs

Be a positive role model, helping learners discover skills, passions, and new possibilities

What We\’re Looking For

A genuine passion for working with children and young people

Reliability, trustworthiness and dedication to the role

Experience or confidence in delivering digital skills such as coding, Unity, 3D modelling, video creation, Unreal Engine, web design, MCreator coding for Minecraft and Roblox Studios

Excellent communication skills with other staff, children and their families

A friendly, patient and consistent approach

Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, SEND and SEMH needs

A reliable internet connection and suitable home working setup

What You\’ll Get

Fully remote role – work from home

Flexible hours to fit around your life

Supportive and experienced team

Training and resources provided

A rewarding opportunity to change lives through creativity and connection

Why Digital Skills Matter for SEND & SEMH Learners

Digital creativity is more than just fun — it\’s a powerful tool for transformation.

Many young people with SEND or SEMH feel excluded from traditional education. But when introduced to digital tools in a safe, supportive environment, they thrive.

Builds cognitive skills like focus and problem-solving

Boosts communication and self-expression through creative projects

Increases confidence, independence, and sense of achievement

Opens doors to future careers in tech and creative industries

Supports social-emotional development through trusted mentoring relationships

You won\’t just teach — you\’ll help unlock their future

Safeguarding Statement

Player Ready is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to our Safer Recruitment process, which includes:

Enhanced DBS check

Two appropriate references

Ongoing safeguarding training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote