Special Needs Teacher

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in England seeks a compassionate 1-2-1 Tutor to support students facing mental health challenges. In this full-time role, you will provide personalized mentoring to help young people develop essential life skills and emotional well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience with children, a strong empathetic approach, and excellent communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to fostering student well-being.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team

Making a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially those with mental health difficulties.
• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual mentoring sessions to support mental health and well-being.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage confidence and resilience.
• Promote positive coping strategies.

Skills

Experience with mental health challenges

Excellent communication

Active listening skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: 1-2-1 Tutor
Location: Witham
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £90 - £110 Per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people facing mental health challenges?

At TeacherActive we are working with a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, who is seeking a compassionate and proactive Mentor to support students with mental health difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and help them build resilience, confidence, and emotional well‑being.

About the role:

As a Mentor, you will work closely with students experiencing mental health challenges, providing one-to-one support, guidance, and encouragement. Your role will involve building trusting relationships, promoting positive coping strategies, and helping students develop essential skills to navigate their daily lives and learning environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide individual mentoring sessions to support mental health and well‑being
• Build trusting relationships to encourage confidence and resilience
• Support students in developing emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, wellbeing teams, and external agencies
• Assist in the implementation of personalized support plans
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all students

Ideal candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties
• Compassionate, empathetic, and non‑judgmental approach
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of mental health issues and strategies to support emotional well‑being
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic about empowering young people to reach their full potential

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students lives
• A collaborative team dedicated to student well‑being

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.