Job Description

Education Mentor

You can make a difference, support creatively, and work within a more fulfilling and rewarding career - SENse Learning is offering a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to make a real impact!

You can begin to work in an impact-first role with_

SENse Learning

_. 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.

The benefits we offer our Education Mentor:

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
At SENse Learning, you will join a

community

of

like-minded individuals

dedicated to

forward-thinking approaches

to supporting

SEND Learners

; be part of

a team

that believes in shaping a

brighter future

for every student.

Education Mentor role requirements:

Experience:

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

The Education Mentor role and responsibilities:

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.
At SENse Learning, we are on a

mission

to raise the standard of education for young people with

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

, as well as those with

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)

needs. We are increasingly supporting children and young people with

MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

,

SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)

, and

PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)

. We passionately believe in the

transformative power of education

, and through

bespoke

, one-to-one lessons, our dedicated team makes a positive impact on students' lives every day. Join us and be part of our mission!

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

Education Mentor employment status:

This position involves engaging with us as a self-employed mentor We providing guidance / signposting on accessing resources to register as self-employed if you are not registered already This is not a PAYE position

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator) SLD / MLD Teacher Autism / ADHD Support Teacher Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor Ex-Teacher
Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) Educational Therapist Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) Educational Psychologist (EP) Inclusion Coordinator
If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance

Pay: 18.00-23.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Willing to register as self employed?
Experience:

PDA, complex mental health, EBSA or Trauma: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road