EHCP Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive hourly rate (£25-£30)

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

1:1 mentoring opportunities

Meaningful impact on young lives

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an EHCP Mentor to support children and young people across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 mentoring. You will help learners achieve their individual goals, build confidence, promote engagement, and support emotional wellbeing in a flexible, relationship-led manner.

Role involves working with Local Authorities and supporting learners with EHCPs who require additional provision beyond mainstream education.

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 SEND is desirable
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised support strategies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work independently and engage young people positively
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex

Responsibilities

• Support learners with EHCPs through personalised 1:1 mentoring and guidance
• Build confidence and promote engagement in education
• Support emotional wellbeing and help learners work toward individual outcomes
• Cover diverse locations across West Sussex with flexible hours

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Independent work

Driving (preferred)

Job description

EHCP Mentor

Support Young People to Achieve Their Individual Goals

We're looking for an EHCP 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 Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who require alternative provision or additional support outside of mainstream education. Your role will focus on building confidence, promoting engagement, supporting emotional wellbeing, and helping young people work towards their individual outcomes.

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

• Crawley
• Worthing
• Horsham
• Chichester
• Bognor Regis
• Littlehampton

Location: West Sussex

Role: EHCP 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 SEND is desirable
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised support strategies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work independently and engage young people positively
• 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

Every placement is different, requiring a flexible, relationship-led approach that helps learners build confidence, resilience, and positive engagement with education.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Rewarding 1:1 mentoring opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a young person's life