You can make a difference by supporting creatively and building a more fulfilling, rewarding career.

**SENse Learning** is offering a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to create a real impact.

Start an impact-first role with **SENse Learning**. Our **Education Mentor** positions involve providing one-to-one mentoring and learning support to young people who need it most. You’ll work across a range of specialisms as an **Education Assistant**, **SEN Teaching Assistant**, or **Learning Support Mentor**.

**Multiple roles** are available, recruitment is **ongoing**, and interviews are scheduled as applications come in.

### What Makes This Education Mentor Role Right for You
**SENse Learning** is leading the way in **Alternative Provision**, helping **children** and **young people** achieve their **education goals** in ways that suit them. Our mission is to ensure **no student is left behind** by offering **bespoke**, **holistic** learning support for every learner.

Our Education Mentors work in **students’ homes** and across the **community**. We show up in **any setting where a young person feels safe and motivated to learn**. Mentoring isn’t limited to academic subjects—it’s about **building confidence**, **supporting emotional regulation**, and developing **key life skills** alongside education.

We do things **differently** at SENse Learning—and you will, too.

### Benefits of Being an Education Mentor
– Competitive pay: £18–£23 per hour
– Flexible working: Build your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and community-based support. Agree session times with parents, carers, or schools
– Flexible hours: Part-time to full-time options, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to fit your schedule
– Meaningful work: Support young people who are often excluded or disengaged from traditional education
– Pastoral and Pathways Support: SENse Learning provides a team around you and the child
– Community and company events: Share knowledge and resources
– Referral Programme: Earn rewards for successful referrals

At SENse Learning, you’ll join a **community** of **like-minded individuals** committed to **forward-thinking approaches** for **SEND learners**, working in a **team** dedicated to shaping a **brighter future** for every student.

### Education Mentor Requirements
– **Experience:** At least 2 years’ experience supporting 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 anyone with a relevant care or education background
– **Approach:** Ability to work in a child-centred, holistic way, with creativity to tailor learning so the curriculum works for the individual student
– **Compliance:** Enhanced DBS (we can help 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 roles
– **Safeguarding:** Knowledge of safeguarding and how to create a safe learning environment

### Education Mentor Role Responsibilities
– Build strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced major challenges in previous education settings
– Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings using creative, interest-based activities
– Help develop life skills, confidence, and independence
– Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies for a range of additional needs
– Understand emotional regulation and model strategies while encouraging the young person to use them
– Provide feedback and reflections to monitor progress and adjust support when needed

SENse Learning is on a **mission** to improve education outcomes for young people with **SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)** and those with **SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)** needs. We increasingly support learners with **MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)**, **SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)**, and **PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)**. We believe in the **life-changing power of education**, and through **bespoke** one-to-one lessons, our dedicated team makes a positive difference every day. Join us and be part of our mission.

### Applying
– Apply in under 5 minutes using our mobile- and browser-friendly application form
– Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis—apply now and start making a difference
– We welcome mentors from all backgrounds. Our learners come from diverse communities, and our organisation should reflect and represent their experiences

We take **Safer Recruitment** seriously. All candidates must complete our safer recruitment process to ensure they are suitable to work with children and young people.

### Employment Status
– You will work with us as a self-employed mentor
– We’ll provide guidance/signposting on how to register as self-employed if you’re not already
– This is not a PAYE role

### Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience
People with highly relevant experience from a teaching background may include:
– SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
– SLD/MLD Teacher
– Autism/ADHD Support Teacher
– Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor
– Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include:
– Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)
– Educational Therapist
– Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
– Educational Psychologist (EP)
– Inclusion Coordinator

If you have one of these backgrounds, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, we encourage you to apply.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we can’t respond to everyone. We aim to reply to all successful applicants within two weeks.

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**Location: Paddock Wood**