Education Mentor for SEND: Flexible, One-to-One Support

SENse Learning; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £18–£23/hr

Flexible working

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral & Pathways Support

Community events

Referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking an Education Assistant to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with SEND. You will work in homes and community settings, delivering creative, student-centred activities while supporting life skills and independence.

This role offers flexible hours and a supportive team behind you. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, understands safeguarding, and can work in the UK with DBS where required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health).
• Understanding of child-centred, holistic approaches and flexible curriculum delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people.
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings with creative activities.
• Support life skills, confidence, independence and use trauma-informed strategies.
• Monitor progress and adapt support as needed.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Trauma-informed approaches

Emotional regulation support

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking an Education Assistant to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with SEND. You will work in homes and community settings, delivering creative, student-centred activities while supporting life skills and independence.

This role offers flexible hours and a supportive team behind you. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, understands safeguarding, and can work in the UK with DBS where required.