Mentor

AP Education; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit & training videos

Head of Education-led CPD sessions

Access to tutor platform with training

Job summary

AP Education seeks Mentors to provide 1:1 support in Norwich for learners with complex needs, offering personalised teaching across subjects or SEMH-focused work. This role is based in Norfolk with flexible, term-time hours and an hourly rate of £25-£35.

You will help students engage, assess progress, and coordinate with professionals to ensure tailored help. Candidates with SEND/SEMH experience, a background in education or youth support, and a compassionate, proactive mindset are invited to

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals to facilitate multi-agency collaboration
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring

SEND/SEMH experience

Compassionate approach

Education

QTS

HLTA

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

Mentor (1:1 Support) –Norwich

Location: Norfolk

Hourly Rate: RATE £25-£35

Flexible Hours: Up to 35hrs per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated Mentors, Tutors, Teachers, and HLTAs in Norfolk and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.