Education Mentor for SEND: Home & Community Support

SENse Learning; Four Marks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral support

Community events

Referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking passionate Education Mentors to support students in their homes and communities across the UK. This role focuses on building confidence, emotional regulation, and practical life skills through bespoke, student-centred mentoring.

You will work on a flexible schedule as a self-employed mentor, delivering creative activities and one-to-one support with SEND learners, while aligning with parents, carers, or schools to plan sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 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)
• Background suitable for roles such as Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant (TA) or related care/education backgrounds
• Approach: Child-centred, holistic methods with ingenuity to tailor curriculum
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references
• Location: Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, including for remote/online work
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities
• Support the development of life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs.
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and implement strategies to model and encourage this.
• Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed.

Skills

Experience with children or young peo

Holistic approach

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking passionate Education Mentors to support students in their homes and communities across the UK. This role focuses on building confidence, emotional regulation, and practical life skills through bespoke, student-centred mentoring.

You will work on a flexible schedule as a self-employed mentor, delivering creative activities and one-to-one support with SEND learners, while aligning with parents, carers, or schools to plan sessions.