ASD Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

1:1 mentoring opportunities

Make a difference

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an ASD Mentor to support autistic learners across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 mentoring.

Start date September; hours flexible; you will work with children and young people with ASD to engage with education, build confidence and independence, and help them achieve positive outcomes in Crawley, Worthing, Horsham, Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

DBS required or willingness to obtain one; driving is preferred to travel locally within West Sussex.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, teaching assistant, youth work, or similar roles.
• Experience supporting children and young people with ASD.
• Understanding of autism-friendly and relationship-based approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, calm, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver preferred; travel locally within West Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring to autistic learners to support engagement with education.
• Help learners develop confidence, social and emotional skills, and independence.
• Support positive, relationship-based approaches to learning.

Skills

Mentoring experience

ASD experience

Autism-friendly approaches

Communication skills

Patience

Relationship-building

DBS check

Driver

Job description

ASD Mentor

Support Autistic Learners Through Meaningful 1:1 Mentoring

We're looking for an ASD Mentor to support children and young people across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 mentoring.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who require additional support to engage with education, develop confidence, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes. Many of the young people we work with benefit from consistent, relationship-led support from a trusted adult who understands their individual needs and strengths.

We're particularly interested in mentors who can support learners in:

• Crawley


• Worthing


• Horsham


• Chichester


• Bognor Regis


• Littlehampton

Location: West Sussex

Role: ASD Mentor

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Mentoring

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, teaching assistant, youth work, or similar roles


• Experience supporting children and young people with ASD


• Understanding of autism-friendly and relationship-based approaches


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Patient, calm, and adaptable approach


• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one


• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex

Who You'll Support

You'll work with children and young people who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs


• ADHD


• Anxiety and school avoidance


• Communication and interaction needs


• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Your role will focus on helping learners increase confidence, develop social and emotional skills, improve engagement, and achieve personalised goals.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities


• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour


• September start


• Long-term placements available


• Work alongside Local Authorities


• Meaningful 1:1 mentoring opportunities


• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives