EHCP Mentor: Flexible 1:1 Support for Young People

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

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.