Self Employed Education Mentor

Keys Group; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Face-to-face delivery

Flexible, term-time hours

Self-employed (paid per hour)

Travel across local areas

Job summary

Keys Group is expanding its team of Education Mentors in Great Yarmouth, delivering high-quality 1:1 tuition to learners aged 5-16 who cannot access mainstream education.

You will work face-to-face in homes and community settings, flexible term-time hours, self-employed, paid per timetabled hour. A patient, resilient, and resourceful approach is essential, with safeguarding procedures in place.

Qualifications

• Must be available for at least 2 days per week.
• Own vehicle with business insurance and breakdown cover.
• Face-to-face delivery in homes and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one sessions in English, Maths, and life skills.
• Plan and adapt personalised lessons to suit individual learner needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support engagement and growth.
• Deliver sessions in quiet community settings or students' homes.
• Travel across local areas to deliver sessions.

Skills

Warmth and humour

Behaviour management

Differentiation

SEN/SEMH understanding

Patience

Education

QTS / QTLS experience

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one sessions in English, Maths, and life skills
• Plan and adapt personalised lessons to suit individual learner needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support engagement and growth
• Deliver sessions in quiet community settings or students' homes
• Work flexibly with scheduling that fits your availability
• Travel across local areas to deliver sessions

Who We Support You will work with young people who are:

• Excluded or at risk of exclusion
• School refusers
• Experiencing disruption due to health or home circumstances
• At risk of entering the criminal justice system
• Experience delivering the UK curriculum
• Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills
• Understanding of SEN, including ASD, ADHD and mental health needs
• Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH learners
• Minimum availability of 2 days per week
• Ability to travel (full UK driving licence, own vehicle with business insurance and breakdown cover)
• A patient, resilient, and resourceful approach
• First Aid qualification (desirable)

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified and unqualified teachers
• HLTAs and experienced tutors
• QTS / QTLS teachers seeking a rewarding change
• Professionals with SEN and SEMH experience

Most importantly, you'll bring warmth, humour, and a genuine belief that every young person deserves success.

Pay: £15 - £35 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) Location: Great Yarmouth - Face-to-face delivery in homes and community settings Working pattern: Flexible, term-time only. Minimum 2 days per week. Self-employed (paid per timetabled hours).

Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

Ready to step away from the classroom and into something more meaningful? As we continue to grow and welcome a new cohort of learners, we're expanding our team of Education Mentors. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 5-16 who are unable to access mainstream education, helping them re-engage, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress. We provide high-quality, personalised 1:1 tuition designed to create measurable, life-changing impact for those who need it most.

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications
• A meaningful role where you can genuinely transform lives
• The opportunity to build strong, distraction-free relationships with learners

Safeguarding We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references, enhanced DBS checks, and employment verification.