SEN Education Mentor — Flexible, 1:1 Home & Community Support

SENse Learning; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral support

Community events

Referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning invites passionate mentors to join as Education Assistants, delivering one-to-one learning support in homes and community settings across the UK. You will work within our EHCP-based curriculum, focusing on holistic development beyond academics.

This self-employed role offers flexible sessions, in-person, hybrid, and community-based opportunities, and a chance to empower young people with SEND and SEMH needs through creative, person-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Background in roles such as Support Worker, LSA/TA, or related education/care fields.
• Understanding of child-centred holistic approaches and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with children and young people facing challenges.
• Provide one-to-one home and community learning support with creative activities.
• Support life skills, confidence, and independence development.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies for diverse needs.
• Model and encourage emotional regulation and reflective progress checks.
• Provide feedback to track progress and adapt support where needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Trauma-informed

Child-centered

Emotional regulation

Life skills development

Community-based support

Education

Experience with SEND

UK-based and right to work

Job description

SENse Learning invites passionate mentors to join as Education Assistants, delivering one-to-one learning support in homes and community settings across the UK. You will work within our EHCP-based curriculum, focusing on holistic development beyond academics.

This self-employed role offers flexible sessions, in-person, hybrid, and community-based opportunities, and a chance to empower young people with SEND and SEMH needs through creative, person-centered approaches.