Education Mentor - Casual

Keys Children; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – refer a friend

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue Light Card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales based on exp

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is recruiting tutors to deliver high-quality one-to-one tuition to children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs in Peterborough. The role focuses on re-engagement with education, confidence-building, and reaching individual potential.

Tutors deliver face-to-face sessions in homes with some remote opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required, and safeguarding procedures are in place to support learners and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year teaching or tutoring children and young people with SEN and/or SEMH.
• Experience delivering the UK curriculum.
• Availability for at least 2 days (or 4 sessions) per week.
• Compassionate, child-centred and trauma-informed approach.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one lessons aligned to each learner’s needs.
• Support pupils with SEN/SEMH to build confidence and progress.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and wellbeing.
• Work with safeguarding specialists to ensure student safety.
• Primarily deliver face-to-face tuition in homes, with some remote teaching opportunities.

Skills

SEN/SEMH tutoring

One-to-one tutoring

UK curriculum delivery

Child-centred approach

Education

QTS/QTLS not required

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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£15-£35 per hour (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Working Hours:

0

Location:

Peterborough

Closing Date:

13/11/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region:

Cambridgeshire

Business Area:

Education

Package Description

Pay:£15-£35 per hour (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Location: Peterborough – face-to-face delivery in homes and community settings

Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

Keys Inclusion Pathway is seeking dedicated tutors to deliver high-quality, personalised tuition to children and young people with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in re-engaging with education, building confidence, and achieving their full potential.

About the Role

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one lessons aligned to each learner’s individual needs
• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs to build confidence and make meaningful progress
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and wellbeing
• Work closely with safeguarding specialists to ensure student safety at all times
• Primarily deliver face-to-face tuition in students’ homes, with some remote teaching opportunities

Requirements

• QTS or QTLS is notessential
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience teaching or tutoring children and young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Experience delivering the UK curriculum
• Availability for at least 2 days (or 4 sessions) per week
• A compassionate, child-centred, and trauma-informed approach
• Full UK driving licence

As part of this role, you will be required to transport young people to and from planned sessions, activities, and appointments. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a suitable vehicle with business-use insurance, and be authorised by their insurer to carry young people as passengers.

What We Offer

• A meaningful and rewarding role making a genuine impact
• Ongoing support from a safeguarding-led organisation

Why Work With Us

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – refer a friend and split a £500 bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light Card
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including a wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.