SEN Tutor / Mentor

Education Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Abingdon seeks a dedicated SEN Tutor/Mentor to support young people with special educational needs. The role involves planning creative, personalized learning sessions in homes or specialized settings. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEMH needs, teaching qualifications, and a passion for inspiring students. Competitive compensation of £25–£35 per hour along with travel allowance and additional support services are offered.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Counselling and wellbeing services

Store discounts

Support from expert team

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Flexible availability on weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with children in homes or settings.
• Plan creative educational sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Engage with students with various complex needs.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

De-escalation and behaviour management

Creative educational planning

Education

Experience as teachers, tutors or SEN specialists

Background in Primary or Secondary education

Job description

SEN Tutor / Mentor

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator. Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.

Many of our young people with SEMH needs or SEN have faced challenges that have left them feeling discouraged or disconnected from education. Every child deserves someone who won't give up on them - could that be you? At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person‑centred people to design and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for young people currently out of education in the Oxfordshire area. Whether it’s going on a trip to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or using gaming to uncover the wonders of Science, you’ll inspire students to rediscover the joy of learning in a way that works for them. One learner, one relationship, one small step at a time.

With allowances for travel and resources and full support from our dedicated team, this flexible role gives you the freedom to deliver learning in the ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Oxfordshire
• Planning and delivering personalised, creative, educational sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities, particularly in Maths and English
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours
• Engaging with students who may have ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs, GDD or complex needs and helping them achieve outcomes at their pace
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert‑led team that values you and your skills

Who we’re looking for:

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience (at least 1 year) as teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and education professionals who have directly supported young people with SEN/SEMH needs
• A background in Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
• De‑escalation and behaviour management skills
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up‑to‑date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education:

• £25–£35 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy and £15 per session resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options and store discounts
• Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short‑term and long‑term placements