Details:
- Salary: £25 - 30 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Bournemouth Dorset
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
SEN Mentor
Support Young People Through Compassionate, Relationship-Based Mentoring
We're looking for a dedicated SEN Trauma-Informed Mentor to support children and young people across the BCP area through personalised 1:1 mentoring.
Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who may have experienced significant barriers to education and require a consistent, trusted adult to help them build confidence, resilience, and engagement. Many of the young people we work with have SEND, EHCPs, anxiety, or social and emotional needs, and benefit from a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, trust, and positive relationships.
This role focuses on supporting the whole child, helping them develop confidence, emotional regulation, and a more positive connection with learning.
Location: BCP
Role: SEN Trauma-Informed Mentor
Start Date: September
Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour
Type: 1:1 Mentoring
Requirements
Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including mentoring, teaching, tutoring, learning support, teaching assistant, youth work, or similar roles
Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
Understanding of trauma-informed practice and relationship-based support
Ability to build trust and maintain positive professional boundaries
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across the BCP area
Who You'll Support
You'll work with children and young people who may have:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
ADHD
Anxiety and school avoidance
EHCPs and additional educational needs
Experiences of trauma, disrupted education, or adverse childhood experiencesYour support will help learners feel safe, understood, and more able to engage positively with education and everyday life.
Why Join Us?
Flexible working opportunities
Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
September start
Long-term placements available
Work alongside Local Authorities
Meaningful 1:1 support with vulnerable young people
Opportunity to make a lasting difference through trauma-informed practice
Interested?
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