SEN Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Mentor to work with young people across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and surrounding Dorset areas. You will provide consistent support, encouragement, and guidance tailored to each pupil’s needs in a 1:1 setting.

The role focuses on personal development, helping young people build confidence, social skills, independence, and positive community engagement. Sessions are shaped around individual interests and goals, with long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience supporting children or young people within a UK educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Professional references available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting confidence, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests.
• Helping develop communication and social skills.
• Supporting access to community activities and local services.
• Providing emotional support and a listening ear.
• Promoting independence and life skills.
• Creating engaging sessions that reflect individual needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Right to work in the UK

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEN Mentor

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and surrounding Dorset areas

Rate: £25 - £30 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: September Start

Contract Type: Flexible, Ongoing

About the Role

Working on a 1:1 basis with young people across the BCP area, you will provide consistent support, encouragement, and guidance tailored to each individual\'s needs.

This role is centred around personal development rather than academic attainment. You will help young people build confidence, improve social skills, develop independence, and engage positively with their local community.

Every programme is different, allowing sessions to be shaped around the interests, goals, and challenges of the young person you are supporting.

Typical Activities

• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting confidence, self-esteem, and resilience
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests
• Helping develop communication and social skills
• Supporting access to community activities and local services
• Providing emotional support and a listening ear
• Promoting independence and life skills
• Creating engaging sessions that reflect individual needs

What You\'ll Receive

• Competitive pay rates of £25 - £30 per hour
• Flexible hours that fit around your availability
• Long-term opportunities supporting young people
• Meaningful 1:1 work with measurable impact
• Consistent referrals throughout the academic year
• The opportunity to support a wide range of young people and needs

Essential Requirements

• At least 6 months\' experience supporting children or young people within a UK educational setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to build positive professional relationships
• Right to work in the UK
• Professional references available upon request

Safeguarding

The welfare of children and young people is paramount. All placements are subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references