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 tasksAbout 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 environmentsYou'll be:

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

🌱 What We Offer:

A meaningful role with real impact
Flexible working hours
Supportive team and supervision
Opportunities for professional developmentIf you're ready to help a young person thrive and enjoy the journey of discovery together, we'd love to hear from you.

Position - Mentor
Contract or position start date - September
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Temp roles
Full time/part-time - Part Time
Hours - 12 per week- ideally split into 2/ 3 hours across 5 days
Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools- ESSENTIAL
Experience within a relevant fieldTo 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)