Functional Skills Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Functional Skills Mentor to support children and young people in Hampshire through personalised 1:1 mentoring and practical learning support.

You will help learners develop essential English and Maths skills while building confidence, independence, and engagement with education. The role focuses on motivation, personal development, and practical learning rather than traditional classroom teaching, working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, tutoring, teaching assistant, learning support, youth work, teaching, or similar roles
• Confidence supporting Functional Skills English and Maths
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, supportive, and adaptable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across Hampshire

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and practical learning support
• Help learners develop essential English and Maths skills
• Support motivation, personal development, and engagement with education

Skills

Mentoring experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Functional Skills Mentor

Support Young People Beyond the Classroom

We're looking for a Functional Skills Mentor to support children and young people across Hampshire through personalised 1:1 mentoring and practical learning support.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll help learners develop essential English and Maths skills while building confidence, independence, and engagement with education. This role is ideal for those who enjoy supporting young people in a less formal environment, focusing on motivation, personal development, and practical learning rather than traditional classroom teaching.

Many of the learners you support will benefit from a trusted adult who can encourage positive routines, strengthen core skills, and help them overcome barriers to education.

Location: Hampshire

Role: Functional Skills Mentor

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Mentoring & Learning Support

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, tutoring, teaching assistant, learning support, youth work, teaching, or similar roles
• Confidence supporting Functional Skills English and Maths
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, supportive, and adaptable approach
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across Hampshire

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
• EHCPs and additional educational needs

The focus is on helping learners develop essential life and learning skills, improve engagement, and build confidence for the future.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term opportunities available
• Work on behalf of Local Authorities
• Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable young people
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through mentoring and practical skills development