SEN Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an empathetic SEN Mentor to support learners across Hampshire through personalised 1:1 mentoring. The role focuses on confidence, engagement and emotional wellbeing rather than academic attainment, with flexible hours and a September start.

You'll work with young people with ASD, SEMH, ADHD and other needs, coordinating with Local Authorities to provide consistent, compassionate support and help learners progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, youth work, teaching assistant, or similar roles
• Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 mentoring support to learners with additional needs
• Help learners build confidence, improve engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt approaches to individual needs and work flexibly across Hampshire

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience & empathy

Independent working

Job description

SEN Mentor

Make a Positive Impact Beyond the Classroom

We're looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Mentors to support children and young people across Hampshire through personalised 1:1 mentoring.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative provision due to a range of additional needs and barriers to education. This role is less focused on academic attainment and more centred around building confidence, developing positive relationships, improving engagement, and supporting emotional wellbeing.

Every young person is different, making this a varied and rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping vulnerable learners achieve positive outcomes.

Location: Hampshire

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Mentoring

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, youth work, teaching assistant, or similar roles
• Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Ability to work independently and adapt to individual needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across Hampshire

Who You'll Support

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Your role will be to provide consistent support, encourage engagement, and help learners develop the confidence and skills needed to progress.

Why Become an SEN Mentor?

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term opportunities available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable young people
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference outside of mainstream education