Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Mentor in Stockport to deliver tailored lessons for children with special educational needs. You will create personalized plans to boost engagement and help reengage pupils who have been out of education. The position offers flexibility in hours, ranging from part-time to full-time, and requires QTS or equivalent qualification. Successful candidates will receive professional development courses and ongoing support.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working in a UK school.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable).
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons for pupils.
• Reengage pupils in their learning.
• Monitor the progression of each pupil.

Skills

Experience working with SEN or similar

Ability to create and deliver tailored lessons

Strong rapport-building skills

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Mentor - Stockport

Prospero Teaching is looking for an Outreach Tutor in or around Stockport to provide tuition for Children who may have a range of Special Educational needs or Behavioural needs.

As a SEN Mentor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupils education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons.

Most of these pupils will have been out of education for some time, so their confidence levels may be very low. It is your responsibility to reengage them in their learning and offer structure back into their daily routine.

Prospero Teaching will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil and support effective learning.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Stockport
• Position: SEN Mentor
• Type of work: Contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Dependent on each student
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Part time and full time depending on availability
• Rate of pay: £25-£30 per hour
• Hours: Minimum 1 hour per session and 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

• 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

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. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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