Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Mentor to provide 1:1 tuition to children with Special Educational Needs. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with a pay range of £25–£30 per hour. Candidates must hold appropriate qualifications and have experience in a UK school. Responsibilities include delivering tailored lessons and supporting pupils’ engagement and attainment. Opportunities for continued professional development are included.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience working in a UK school.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and deliver tailored lessons to pupils.
• Help bridge gaps in education and boost engagement.

Skills

Experience working with SEN

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Mentor – Tameside

Overview

Prospero Teaching seeks experienced educators to deliver 1:1 tuition for children with a range of Special Educational Needs or Behavioural needs. This role offers the chance to step away from the classroom and provide personalised, engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

You will create, plan and deliver tailored lessons to bridge gaps in pupils’ education, boost engagement and attainment, and re‑engage learners who may have been out of education for some time.

Contract Details

• Location: Tameside
• Position: SEN Mentor
• Type of work: Contract (Temporary)
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Dependent on each student (short‑term)
• Full time/Part time: Available both full time and part time depending on availability
• Rate of pay: £25–£30 per hour
• Hours: Minimum 1 hour per session, maximum 3 hours per session

Training and Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
• 6+ months experience working in a UK school
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working with SEN or similar

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references covering the last two years

Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team