Tutor & Mentor

Position: Tutor & Mentor
Tutor & Mentor Required - 16‑Year‑Old Student (SLCN / DLD) - Basingstoke District

Location:

Basingstoke district - face‑to‑face only

Hours:

10 hours per week
Duration:
Until Summer Holidays 2026
Start:
As soon as possible
Role:
Tutor and Mentor (1:1)

The Council is seeking an experienced Tutor and Mentor to support a 16‑year‑old learner with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and a formal diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Support will take place in person within the Basingstoke district.

About the Student

The pupil has significant difficulties with:

Understanding vocabulary and longer or more complex sentences
Auditory memory and processing verbal information
Using spoken language for prediction, reasoning, inference and structured explanations
Developing coherent narratives and expressing ideas
Social communication, including developing/maintaining relationships
Identifying, communicating and regulating emotions

A Speech & Language Therapy assessment (July 2023) confirms the diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder, a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects a young person's ability to understand and use spoken language. The SALT recommendations should be used alongside the EHCP to inform strategies and approaches.

Role Responsibilities

Deliver tailored 1:1 tutoring across key learning areas, adapted to the student's language profile
Provide mentoring focused on emotional literacy, communication skills and building confidence
Use visual supports, simplified language and structured teaching strategies
Break down tasks to support understanding and processing
Foster engagement, positive routines and rapport
Promote social communication skills and emotional regulation
Work collaboratively with the Council and follow EHCP and SALT guidance

Requirements

Experience supporting young people with SLCN / DLD
Strong understanding of language‑friendly strategies and communication scaffolding
Ability to build trust and work patiently with a student who may struggle to cooperate
Consistent, reliable and able to work independently
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

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