Job Description

We're Hiring: Young Person's Mentor & SEND Tutor

Self-Employed | Term Time Only | Flexible Hours

AM Support is a national award-winning, small, independent company dedicated to helping children and young people aged 5-17 with additional needs.

We work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to deliver individualised 1:1 support that creates meaningful, lasting change.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to expand our team with compassionate, flexible, and committed Mentors and SEND Tutors.

Available Roles

SEND Tutor

You will:

Deliver in-person tuition to children and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other additional educational needs

Support pupils from KS1-KS5 (depending on experience)

Plan and deliver flexible, trauma-informed, bespoke lessons based on individual interests

Work with referrals from local authorities and schools

Provide tuition in the home or community

Mentor

Support may take place in the home, community, or educational setting and can include:

Life and social skills development

Independent travel training

Communication skills

Classroom and behaviour support

Health and fitness

Building self-confidence

Hazard awareness and staying safe

Transition into new schools or settings

Mental and emotional health mentoring

Outdoor education

How the Work Operates

Support is referral-based

Flexible days and times to suit you

Once agreed, consistency is essential to build trust and achieve positive outcomes

About You

You are:

Kind, patient, and understanding

Flexible and reliable

Experienced in supporting children and young people with additional needs, including trauma or complex needs

Passionate about building positive, trusting relationships

Essential Requirements

Experience working with vulnerable children and young people

Strong commitment to safeguarding

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (references required)

Full UK driving licence and access to your own car (with business insurance)

Willingness to complete initial training in Safeguarding, First Aid, and Health & Safety (provided by us)

Why Join AM Support?

We pride ourselves on:

Putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do

Offering meaningful, person-centred support

Working collaboratively with families and professionals

Creating a supportive, values-driven team environment

Find out more about our work: www.amsupport.org.uk

If this role sounds like a good fit, please get in touch for an initial, informal discussion:

Email: aaron@amsupport.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person