Impactful Education Mentor & Learning Support

SENse Learning; New Alresford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral support

Community events

Referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking Education Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with diverse needs. Roles include Education Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Learning Support Mentor, with sessions delivered in homes and community settings.

You will work across flexible schedules, including in-person, hybrid, and community-based opportunities, coordinating with parents, carers, or schools to set session times.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs.
• Background in roles like Support Worker, LSA, TA, or related.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.
• Based in the UK with right to work, including for remote/online roles.
• Enhanced DBS can be facilitated if needed.

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

SEND Experience

Child Care Background

Trauma-informed

DBS Check

UK Based

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking Education Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with diverse needs. Roles include Education Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Learning Support Mentor, with sessions delivered in homes and community settings.

You will work across flexible schedules, including in-person, hybrid, and community-based opportunities, coordinating with parents, carers, or schools to set session times.