You can begin to work in an impact‑first role with SENse Learning. Our Education Assistant roles allow you to provide one‑to‑one mentoring and learning support for the most in‑need young people across a variety of specialisms such as Education Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Mentor.
What makes this role right for you
You can make the difference, every day. Our Education Assistants focus on more than just academics; we deliver one‑to‑one sessions of learning in the young person’s home and support them to access the community. Using our own curriculum based on the four areas of the EHCP, we provide holistic support to enable young people to thrive. Mentoring isn’t limited to academic subjects – it’s about building confidence, encouraging emotional regulation and supporting the development of key life skills alongside education.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: £18‑£23 per hour
- Flexible working: craft your own schedule with in‑person, hybrid and community‑based opportunities, agreeing session times with parents, carers or schools
- Flexible hours: part‑time up to full‑time, 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: a dedicated team around you and the child
- Community and Company Events: knowledge sharing and resources
- Referral Programme: get rewarded for successful tutor referrals
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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: a support worker, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Higher‑Level TA, Youth Worker, Personal Assistant or other relevant care or education background is ideal
- Understanding of a child‑centred, holistic approach and the ingenuity to adapt the curriculum in a student‑centred way
- Enhanced DBS (facilitated if required) and 2+ professional references
- Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote or online jobs
- Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment
Employment status
- Position is a self‑employed mentor engagement – not a PAYE role
- We provide guidance and signposting on registering as self‑employed if you are not registered already
Relevant job titles / previous experience
- SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
- SLD/MLD teacher
- Autism / ADHD support teacher
- Intervention specialist / teacher / tutor
- Ex‑teacher
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)
- Educational therapist
- Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
- Educational psychologist (EP)
- Inclusion coordinator
We take safer recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure suitability to work with children and young people.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.
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