Mentor, Youth Development

EOTAS Mentor

Location: Guildford (GU8)

Hours: 16 hours per week

Contract: 48 weeks per year

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Potential: Temporary to permanent opportunity

We are seeking a creative, flexible and relationship-focused mentor to support a 13‑year‑old autistic young person accessing an EOTAS package through their EHCP.

This is not a traditional teaching or tutoring role. Learning takes place through interests, life skills, community experiences and real‑world activities. The successful mentor will build a trusting relationship and support learning in ways that feel meaningful, engaging and accessible.

The ideal candidate will:

• Understand autism and neuroaffirming practice
• Have awareness and understanding of health needs and the impact they can have on day‑to‑day life, wellbeing and engagement
• Be flexible, patient and relationship-focused
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be creative and able to think outside the box
• Understand trauma‑informed approaches
• Be happy supporting learning through interests and experiences
• Be comfortable adapting plans as needed
• Enjoy spending time with young people and building genuine connections

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Non‑smoker
• Comfortable around pets, particularly cats
• Able to work collaboratively with family and professionals
• Willing to complete a probationary period

• Understanding of autism, ADHD and PDA
• Awareness of physical and/or mental health conditions and their impact on daily life
• EOTAS, alternative provision or mentoring experience
• Community‑based learning
• Life skills support
• Outdoor activities and nature
• Cooking and practical skills

This young person responds best to adults who:

• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Allow extra processing time
• Work collaboratively rather than hierarchically
• Respect boundaries and choice
• Explain the reasons behind expectations
• Value trust, connection and autonomy

This role would not suit someone with an authoritarian or compliance‑based approach.

We're looking for someone who can become a trusted mentor, learning companion and positive role model, helping a young person develop confidence, skills and opportunities through a personalised, relationship‑based approach.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to learn in ways that work for them, we'd love to hear from you.

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