Community Mentor
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education?
Academics is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision based in High Wycombe for a dedicated Community Mentor to support children and young people with SEN
, SEMH
, anxiety, trauma and other barriers to education.
This is a rewarding outreach role supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis within homes and community settings
, helping them re-engage with education, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in teaching
, tutoring
, mentoring
, youth work
, outreach
, pastoral support
, behaviour support or social care
.
Position: Community Mentor
Base
Location:
High Wycombe
Working Area: Buckinghamshire & Berkshire
Contract: Full Time Long-Term Temporary (Potential Permanent)
Hours: Monday-Friday Term Time
Pay:
120- 180 per day (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Fuel Allowance
- Deliver 1:1 educational and pastoral support in homes and community settings
- Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and anxiety
- Deliver personalised learning and engagement activities
- Build positive relationships with pupils and families
- Monitor progress and liaise with schools and professionals
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
- Background in teaching, tuition, mentoring, outreach, youth work, pastoral care, behaviour support or social care
- Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
- Flexibility to travel across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
- 120- 180 per day plus fuel allowance
- Long-term role with permanent opportunity
- Varied, rewarding work where no two days are the same
- Ongoing support from Academics and the Alternative Provision
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to step outside the traditional classroom and make a genuine difference to young people's lives through personalised, community-based support.
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