Impactful Education Mentor for SEND & Life Skills

SENse Learning; Barnstaple; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Self-employed status

In-home and community work

Job summary

SENse Learning is hiring Education Mentors to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for the most in-need young people, across homes and community settings. Roles include Education Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Learning Support Mentor.

Mentors work in student environments to build confidence, life skills, and emotional regulation through trauma-informed, student-centered activities. Flexible hours, self-employment, and ongoing interviews are part of the role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex needs (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, trauma).

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who faced challenges in previous education settings.
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities.
• Support development of life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of needs.
• Understand emotional regulation and model/encourage it.

Skills

Mentoring

Job description

SENse Learning is hiring Education Mentors to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for the most in-need young people, across homes and community settings. Roles include Education Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Learning Support Mentor.

Mentors work in student environments to build confidence, life skills, and emotional regulation through trauma-informed, student-centered activities. Flexible hours, self-employment, and ongoing interviews are part of the role.