Are you a resilient, positive, and encouraging professional with a passion for supporting young people with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for a dedicated Mentor to work one-on-one with a 16-year-old in Fair Oak who is eager to grow in confidence, gain independence, and explore new interests.

As a Tutor you will:

• Developing practical life skills, including cooking (starting with making a jam sandwich!)
• Building confidence through gentle encouragement and structured activities
• Exploring hobbies such as bird watching and enjoying long nature walks
• Promoting independence in everyday tasks

About you:

We're looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Specialist education settings
• Youth advocacy or mentoring
• Children's support work
• Social care or therapeutic environments

You'll be:

• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable
• Skilled in building trust and rapport
• Comfortable working independently and creatively
• Passionate about empowering young people

• A meaningful role with real impact
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive team and supervision
• Opportunities for professional development

If you're ready to help a young person thrive and enjoy the journey of discovery together, we'd love to hear from you.

Position - MentorContract or position start date - SeptemberContract or position end date (if applicable) - Temp rolesFull time/part-time - Part TimeHours - 12 per week- ideally split into 2/ 3 hours across 5 daysEssential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools- ESSENTIAL
    • Experience within a relevant field

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)