SEN Education Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Training and progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an Education Mentor working from a college base and within local communities. The role supports young people aged 16 to 25 with learning disabilities, autism or ADHD to build confidence and independence through personalised, creative learning.

Term-time only, 39 weeks a year, on three to five days a week, with no prior teaching experience required. A full UK manual driving licence is needed and benefits include leave, pension and DBS support.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to build confidence, skills and independence for adult life
• Deliver creative, personalised learning that reflects each student's interests and goals
• Support individuals to travel independently, manage money and access community facilities
• Help people build social connections and work towards employment aspirations
• Build trusting relationships so learning is meaningful and engaging
• Work from a college base and within local communities

Skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Kindness

Patience

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Education Mentor post with MacIntyre No Limits, working from a college base and in local communities. The role supports young people aged 16 to 25 with learning disabilities, autism or ADHD to build the confidence and independence they need, through personalised, creative learning. It is term-time only, 39 weeks a year, on three to five days a week, with no prior teaching experience required. A full UK manual driving licence is needed.

What the job involves

• Support young people to build confidence, skills and independence for adult life
• Deliver creative, personalised learning that reflects each student's interests and goals
• Support individuals to travel independently, manage money and access community facilities
• Help people build social connections and work towards employment aspirations
• Build trusting relationships so learning is meaningful and engaging
• Work from a college base and within local communities

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths

Registration & licences

• Full UK manual driving licence

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to supporting others to achieve their goals
• Positive attitude
• Kindness, initiative, friendliness and patience

Checks & eligibility

• Pre-employment checks, including DBS

Other

• Shared belief that every person should be able to live the life they choose

What’s offered

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and staff discounts scheme
• Full induction with a mix of online and face-to-face training
• Mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Nationally recognised qualifications, ongoing training and progression