Education Mentor

Sense Learning Limited; Haywards Heath; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support organization is seeking an Education Mentor to provide bespoke education and life skills support to young people with additional needs. This self-employed role offers flexible hours and competitive pay (£18-23 p/h). Ideal candidates will have experience supporting young people and a commitment to safeguarding. Responsibilities include delivering personalized learning packages and fostering confidence and independence.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with complex additional needs such as PDA, EBSA, Trauma, ASC, ADHD, and Selective Mutism.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding.
• Ability to deliver bespoke learning packages.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex additional needs at home and in the community.
• Deliver tailored learning packages to develop education and life skills.
• Provide compassionate support to boost confidence and independence.

Skills

Support for young people with complex additional needs

Positive attitude

Creative thinking

Resilience in challenging situations

Job description

Are you experienced in supporting young people with additional needs in the class, but tired of the overwhelming expectations? Are you a dedicated support worker that can't make the long hours work for your family? You can be an Education Mentor; providing bespoke education and life skills support to young people in their homes and within the community. 'I really feel very lucky to be doing something I love that has given my life balance back.' - SENse Learning associate

Why Choose Us?

Flexible Hours: No more 12-hour shifts, no more weekend work, or filling in for teachers without the extra pay! You pick the contracts you want, decide your travel distance, and set your availability.

£18-23 p/h: You can earn nearly double the average support worker rate

Self-Employed Role: Work on your own terms as an associate, ideal for Support Workers, Teaching Assistants, PAs, HTLAs, LSAs, or anyone with experience supporting young people with complex needs.

Rewarding Work: Deliver personalised learning packages and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

No Burnout: Focus on meaningful, one-to-one support rather than dealing with overcrowded classrooms or exhausting shift patterns.

Career Development: On going CPD and reflective supervision for all associates, totally free.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex additional needs, both at home and out in the community.
• Deliver bespoke learning packages tailored to each young person's individual needs, helping them develop key education and life skills.
• Provide compassionate, empowering support to boost confidence, independence, and academic progress.
• Develop strong professional relationships with children and young people who have complex needs and have often experienced significant difficulties in previous education settings.
• Have detailed knowledge of how to work in a trauma informed way.
• Following the guidance in each person's individual risk assessment/student plan to support them to manage their anxiety and behaviour in a positive way and to keep them and others safe.

Qualifications

• You'll have experience supporting young people with complex additional needs such as PDA, EBSA, Trauma, ASC, ADHD and Selective Mutism.
• You'll use your passion, experience and enthusiasm to deliver bespoke learning packages that meet each young person's needs.
• You'll have an exceptionally positive attitude.
• You will need to have a strong commitment to safeguarding.
• You'll have a creative mind and resilience that can handle challenging situations.
• You'll want to be part of something that makes positive changes in the lives of young people.