SEND Mentor – Alternative Provision
Location: NG19
Hours: Flexible / Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities
Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Mentor to support children and young people with additional needs through personalised, community-based learning programmes.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy taking learning beyond the classroom and can build positive relationships with young people who may be disengaged from education.
About the Role
You will support learners on a 1:1 and small-group basis, delivering engaging activities designed to develop confidence, independence, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
Sessions may include:
- Community-based learning and enrichment activities
- Fitness and physical activity sessions
- Cooking and life skills development
- Creative projects and practical learning experiences
- Support with engagement, confidence and self-esteem
- Encouraging positive social interaction and communication skills
- Supporting learners to achieve targets outlined within their EHCP
Learners You Will Support
- Young people with SEND needs
- Learners with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
- Pupils who have experienced trauma
- School refusers and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
- Young people requiring alternative approaches to education
- EHCP learners requiring personalised support
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Calm, patient and resilient
- Able to build strong, trusting relationships
- Creative in their approach to engaging learners
- Passionate about helping young people succeed
- Confident supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs
- Able to adapt activities to meet individual interests and learning styles
Experience within education, mentoring, youth work, support work, sports coaching, residential care or SEND settings would be highly advantageous.
