Job Description

About Us

Active Outreach Services is a growing education and mentoring provider, dedicated to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from 5 - 25yrs.

We work with learners who are unable to access mainstream schooling due to emotional, social, or learning difficulties. Our mission is to create personalised support that helps each young person build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve meaningful progress at their own pace.

You will play a vital role in helping young people overcome barriers to learning, grow in confidence, and achieve personal goals. Many of our learners require support with basic English, Maths and employability or careers advice, so confidence in delivering these areas are important.

Job Overview

We are seeking dedicated Tutors and Mentors to provide 1:1 educational and mentoring support for children and young people outside of mainstream school settings.

Sessions typically take place in the learner's home, community venues, or remotely, depending on the learner's needs.

You will play a vital role in helping young people overcome barriers to learning, grow in confidence, and achieve personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver personalised, 1:1 tutoring or mentoring to children and young people. Provide support in basic English and Maths and offer Employability or Career guidance as required. Adapt learning approaches to meet individual needs and abilities. Foster engagement, build trust, and create positive learning environments. Monitor learner progress and maintain clear daily records. Communicate effectively with the Active Outreach Services Outreach team to support learner goals. Prioritise safeguarding and promote the welfare of all learners.

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEN or additional needs. Ability to adapt teaching and mentoring styles to suit varied learning needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organised, reliable, and able to work independently. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Please note the of the DBS will be met by the applicant

Why Join Us?

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. Meaningful, rewarding role making a real difference. Ongoing referrals and full support from our team. Free CPD training and career development opportunities. Work with young learners who benefit from personalised support outside mainstream schooling.

Safer Recruitment & Compliance

Active Outreach Services is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and young people. All roles are subject to comprehensive safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, and verification of qualifications where applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 16.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you hold a valid DBS/Update Service...? Are you able to travel locally to provide in person support to the young person...? Do you have experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs..?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sevenoaks21/5/25