SEND Education Mentor: One-to-One Support

SENse Learning; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral and Pathways Support

Community Events

Referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking Education Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with complex needs. You will work across homes and community settings, delivering creative activities using our EHCP-based curriculum.

The role emphasizes building confidence, emotional regulation, and life skills, with flexible hours and a self-employed arrangement. Apply to join a mission-driven team shaping brighter futures for SEND learners.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health)
• Background: Ideal for Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Teaching Assistants (TAs), Higher-Level TAs, Youth Workers, Personal Assistants (PAs), or those with other relevant care or education backgrounds
• Approach: Child-centred, holistic delivery; ability to adapt curriculum to individual students
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS and 2+ professional references
• Location: UK-based with right to work in the UK; remote/online work possible in some cases
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative activities
• Support development of life skills, confidence, and independence
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies for a wide range of needs
• Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support as needed

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking Education Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with complex needs. You will work across homes and community settings, delivering creative activities using our EHCP-based curriculum.

The role emphasizes building confidence, emotional regulation, and life skills, with flexible hours and a self-employed arrangement. Apply to join a mission-driven team shaping brighter futures for SEND learners.