At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with complex needs through creative, one-to-one mentoring.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Earn £18–£23 per hour with flexible working hours and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Self-employed role with community events and referral rewards.
- Why this job: Empower excluded youth and help them build confidence and life skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with additional needs and a creative, child-centred approach.
The predicted salary is between 23 - 23 £ per hour.
Education Mentor – SENse Learning
We offer a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to support young people with complex additional needs in homes, schools and the community.
Roles include Education Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Mentor.
The Role
As an Education Mentor you will provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support across a range of specialisms.
You will work in students’ homes and the community, delivering creative, interest-based activities and supporting the development of confidence, independence and life skills.
Use trauma-informed, flexible approaches and model emotional regulation.
Provide progress feedback and adapt support accordingly.
Responsibilities
- Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who have faced challenges in previous education settings.
- Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings.
- Support the development of life skills, confidence and independence.
- Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies for a wide range of additional needs.
- Understand emotional regulation and model and encourage strategies.
- Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support.
Requirements
- At least 2 years experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs (ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health).
- Background in roles such as Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Personal Assistants or similar.
- Understanding of child-centred, holistic approach and creativity to tailor curriculum.
- Enhanced DBS and 2+ professional references.
- UK resident with right to work; remote roles possible.
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: £18–£23 per hour
- Flexible working: craft your own schedule; in-person, hybrid, or community-based support.
- Flexible hours: part-time to full-time, arranged with clients and schools.
- Meaningful work: support excluded or disengaged young people.
- Pastoral and pathways support: team support for you and the child.
- Community and company events: knowledge sharing and resources.
- Referral programme: reward for successful tutor referrals.
- Employment Status
This is a self-employed, self-taught role. We provide guidance to register as self-employed if needed. This is not a PAYE position.
Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience
Potentially suitable backgrounds include: SENDCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist/Teacher/Tutor, Ex‑Teacher, Learning Support Assistant/TA, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator.
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