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Our Education Mentor roles allow you to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for the most in-need young people, working across a variety of specialisms as an Education Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Learning Support Mentor. Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications are received. What makes this Education Mentor role right for you: SENse Learning is at the forefront of Alternative Provision, supporting children and young people to achieve their education goals in a way that works for them. We are on a mission to ensure no student is left behind, by providing bespoke and holistic learning packages for all our students. Our Education Mentors work in students’ homes and out in the community – we are there in any environment where a young person feels safe and inspired to learn. Mentoring is not limited to academic subjects; it is about building confidence, encouraging emotional regulation, and supporting the development of key life skills alongside education. We do things differently at SENse Learning – and as an Education Mentor, you will too. Applying: Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form; Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis – apply now and start making a difference! We welcome mentors from all backgrounds – our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.
Job Responsibility:
Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings
Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities
Support the development of life skills, confidence, and independence
Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs
Understand the importance of emotional regulation and implement strategies to model and encourage this
Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed
Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health)
Background: Ideal for Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Teaching Assistants (TAs), Higher-Level TAs, Youth Workers, Personal Assistants (PAs), or those with other relevant care or education backgrounds
Approach: Understanding of how to work in a child-centred, holistic way
you will have the ingenuity and creativity to make the curriculum work in an individual, student-centred way
Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references
Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs
Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment
What we offer:
Competitive pay: £18 – £23 per hour
Flexible working: Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and community-based support opportunities, agreeing session times with parents, carers, or schools
Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to suit your schedule
Meaningful work: Support young people who are often excluded or disengaged from traditional education
Pastoral and Pathways Support: SENse Learning keeps a team around you and the child
Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources
Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals