SEN Education Mentor with QTS

Keys; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Refer a friend £500 referral bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light Discount Card

Fully funded training andqualifi­­c­aT

Enhanced pay scales based on exp

Wellbeing support and retail discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking Education Mentors to provide personalised 1:1 educational support for young people with SEN across the UK. You will deliver sessions in English, Maths and life skills, building trust and confidence while adapting to EHCP targets and individual needs.

Working outside mainstream classroom, you will enjoy flexible scheduling on a zero-hour contract with term-time only work and travel across local authorities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teachers with QTS (Essential)
• Experience supporting learners with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and additional needs
• Ability to travel across local authorities and work on a flexible schedule
• Minimum two days' availability per week

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 educational support tailored to individual needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement and achievement
• Plan and adapt learning around EHCP targets, learning gaps and individual outcomes
• Support academic progress, confidence, emotional wellbeing and life skills development
• Travel required across local authorities

Skills

UK curriculum knowledge

Differentiation and adaptive teaching

Relationship-building skills

Patience and resilience

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Ready to step away from the classroom and use your SEN expertise where it truly matters?

We provide high-quality, personalised 1:1 education for young people aged 5-16 who are unable to access mainstream education. Many of the learners we support have Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related barriers, or complex educational experiences.

Our mission is simple: to create measurable, life-changing outcomes for vulnerable young people through tailored education, trust, and meaningful relationships.

As an Education Mentor, you'll work closely with young people who require an individualised approach to education. Delivering tailored sessions in English, Maths and life skills, you'll have the time, flexibility and autonomy to adapt learning around each young person's unique needs, strengths and aspirations.

Without the pressures of a classroom environment, you'll be able to focus on what matters most: building trust, improving engagement, developing confidence and helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

We're Looking For

• Qualified Teachers with QTS (Essential)
• Teachers with experience supporting learners with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and additional needs
• Professionals who can build strong, positive relationships with vulnerable young people
• Educators seeking a rewarding alternative to mainstream classroom teaching

You'll Need

• Strong knowledge of the UK curriculum
• Significant experience supporting learners with SEN and additional needs
• Excellent differentiation and adaptive teaching skills
• Understanding of ASD, ADHD, SEMH and mental health needs
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Minimum two days' availability per week
• Ability to travel (full UK driving licence, own vehicle with business insurance and breakdown cover)

Most Importantly...

We're looking for compassionate, resilient professionals who understand that for many young people with SEN, progress starts with connection. If you can build trust, nurture confidence and inspire engagement, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person's future.

About the Role

• Deliver personalised 1:1 educational support tailored to individual needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement and achievement
• Plan and adapt learning around EHCP targets, learning gaps and individual outcomes
• Support academic progress, confidence, emotional wellbeing and life skills development
• Term‑time only
• Employed on a Zero Hour Contract
• Flexible scheduling around your availability
• Travel required across local authorities

We Support Young People Who Are

• Living with SEN and complex additional needs
• Excluded or at risk of exclusion
• School refusers or experiencing emotionally based school avoidance
• Unable to access education due to health or home circumstances
• At risk of entering the criminal justice system
• In need of bespoke educational and emotional support

When mainstream education isn't working, we provide the personalised support that helps young people re‑engage, achieve and thrive.

EPIC Benefits of Working for Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme: Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme, including wellbeing support and retail discounts
• Life assurance

Pay

The pay rate is between £25 - £40 per hour, determined individually on a case‑by‑case basis, taking into account relevant qualifications, SEN experience and specialist expertise.

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 checks.

If you're a qualified teacher with a passion for SEN, thrive in a personalised learning environment, and want the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you.

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