SEN Learning Mentor — Home & Community Support

SENse Learning; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral programme

Flexible hours

Community-based work

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support in students' homes, in the community, and in flexible settings. You will work as a self-employed mentor, delivering holistic, interest-based sessions tailored to each learner's needs and developing life skills alongside education.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience with young people with complex needs, be based in the UK, and hold Enhanced DBS with references.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Background: Ideal for Support Workers, LSAs, TAs, or related care/education roles.
• Location: Based in the UK with right to work in the UK.
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and ability to create a safe learning environment.
• References: Enhanced DBS and 2+ professional references.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people facing challenges.
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings with creative activities.
• Support life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support diverse needs.
• Give feedback to track progress and adapt support as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Emotional regulation

One-to-one mentoring

Relationship building

Tools

DBS check

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support in students' homes, in the community, and in flexible settings. You will work as a self-employed mentor, delivering holistic, interest-based sessions tailored to each learner's needs and developing life skills alongside education.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience with young people with complex needs, be based in the UK, and hold Enhanced DBS with references.