Education Mentor

You can make a difference, support creatively, and work within a more fulfilling and rewarding career – SENse Learning is offering a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to make a real impact!

You can begin to work in an impact-first role with SENse Learning
. Our Education Mentor roles allow you to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for the most in-need young people, working across a variety of specialisms as an Education Assistant
, SEN Teaching Assistant
, and Learning Support Mentor
.

Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing
, and interviews are being arranged as applications are received.

SENse Learning is at the forefront of Alternative Provision
, supporting children and young people to achieve their education goals in a way that works for them. We are on a mission to ensure no student is left behind
, by providing bespoke and holistic learning packages for all our students. Our Education Mentors work in students’ homes and out in the community – we are there in any environment where a young person feels safe and inspired to learn. Mentoring is not limited to academic subjects; it is about building confidence
, encouraging emotional regulation
, and supporting the development of key life skills alongside education.

• Competitive pay: £18 – £23 per hour
• Flexible working:
  Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and community-based support opportunities, agreeing session times with parents, carers, or schools
• Flexible hours:
  Flexible part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to suit your schedule
• Meaningful work:
  Support young people who are often excluded or disengaged from traditional education
• Pastoral and Pathways Support: SENse Learning keeps a team around you and the child
• Community and Company Events:
  Knowledge sharing and resources
• Referral Programme:
  Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals

At SENse Learning, you will join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to forward-thinking approaches to supporting SEND Learners
; be part of a team that believes in shaping a brighter future for every student.

• 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:
  Understanding of how to work in a child-centred, holistic way; you will have the ingenuity and creativity to make the curriculum work in an individual, student-centred way
• Compliance:
  Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references
• Location:
  
  You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs
• Safeguarding:
  Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities
• Support the development of life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs.
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and implement strategies to model and encourage this.
• Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed.

At SENse Learning,…