Location: Herefordshire

Hours: 15 hours per week

Key Stage: KS2

Duration: Ongoing

Wage: £35 per hour

This is a self-employed role

About the RoleThis is a unique and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about gaming, creativity, and relationship-based learning. The role focuses on building a trusting and long-term connection with a neurodivergent learner, creating a supportive environment where interests and strengths are nurtured without pressure from traditional academic structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in and be willing to learn about computer games such as Minecraft, Amazing Frog, Goat Simulator, and Among Us.
• Support and encourage creative digital skills, including Photoshop, video editing, and 3D modelling, fostering enthusiasm for projects such as digital collages and video creation.
• Explore themes of interest, including macabre and extra-terrestrial content (Trevor Henderson, Halloween, etc.), through discussions and activities.
• Share an enthusiasm for dogs and dog-related content, assisting with filming and video projects featuring a pet dog.
• Prioritise relationship-building, focusing on trust, comfort, and engagement over academic or target-driven learning.
• Provide a safe, understanding, and pressure-free environment, supporting a learner with ASD, ADHD, and a PDA profile.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about gaming and creative digital media.
• Patient, adaptable, and willing to build a trusting relationship over time.
• Comfortable with unconventional and macabre themes.
• Able to provide a supportive and pressure-free learning environment.
• Experienced in working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with PDA profiles, or willing to learn.
• Understanding of the impact of previous negative experiences with traditional education and the importance of a relationship-based approach.

This is a long-term role focused on creating a safe and engaging space for the learner to explore interests and social interactions without the pressures of conventional education.