1:1 Key Adult / Learning Support Mentor

Randstad Student Support; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking a 1:1 Key Adult / Learning Support Mentor to support a young person on an Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) package in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

The role involves accompanying the learner to forest school, swimming, and community activities, using a vehicle, and delivering therapies from specialists while applying self-regulation strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs, specifically ASD and PDA (PDA training provided).
• Patient, active listener who excels at collaborative, low-demand, and interest-led mentoring.
• Valid UK Driver's Licence with business/sufficient car insurance to transport the young person.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Accompany and support the young person across various activities, including forest school, community workshops, and swimming/leisure visits.
• Facilitate travel to and from activities using your own vehicle.
• Deliver indirect therapeutic strategies designed by Speech & Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy specialists.
• Implement self-regulation techniques and a sensory diet to assist during moments of dysregulation or anxiety.
• Collaborate and maintain handover communication with the broader therapy team and family.

Skills

SEN experience

Active listening

Low-demand mentoring

ASD experience

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 Key Adult / Learning Support Mentor (SEN / EOTAS)

Location: Bromsgrove / Worcestershire

Pay Rate: 100- 120 per day + mileage

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Key Adult / Learning Support Mentor to support a young person receiving an Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) package. You will build a trusted relationship, supporting educational activities both at home and in the community (including outdoor learning and train-spotting excursions).

Key Responsibilities

• Accompany and support the young person across various activities, including forest school, community workshops, and swimming/leisure visits.

• Facilitate travel to and from activities using your own vehicle.

• Deliver indirect therapeutic strategies designed by Speech & Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy specialists.

• Implement self-regulation techniques and a sensory diet to assist during moments of dysregulation or anxiety.

• Collaborate and maintain handover communication with the broader therapy team and family.

Requirements

• Experience with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). (PDA training will be provided).

• Patient, active listener who excels at collaborative, low-demand, and interest-led mentoring.

• Valid UK Driver's Licence with business/sufficient car insurance to transport the young person.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).