Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to help learners re-engage with education and develop confidence and motivation?
Then join Fleet Education Services as an Attendance Mentor and make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners in Southwark & Lambeth.
Ready to inspire and support positive change? Apply now and help transform young lives through mentoring, empathy, and encouragement.
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What You’ll Need to Be an Attendance Mentor:
* Experience working with young people in schools, colleges, alternative or specialist provisions, or PRUs or specialist provision.
* Experience supporting learners with SEND or SEMH, such as Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, and additional needs.
* Experience delivering personalised support plans, with a focus on play, arts-based activities, and interest-led learning.
* Knowledge of de-escalation strategies, managing behaviour, and supporting learners through dysregulation or anxiety.
* The ability to build trusting relationships with both learners and families.
* A good understanding of the local area and the community resources available.
* Eligibility to live and work in the UK with no restrictions on working hours.
* An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Children’s barred list only and registered to the DBS Update Service.
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Your Key Responsibilities as an Attendance Mentor Will Include:
* Identifying emotional, social or financial barriers impacting tuition attendance.
* Delivering tailored 1:1 mentoring support to learners in their homes.
* Creating positive, learner-led sessions that focus on building trust and self-esteem.
* Using games, play and arts-based activities to engage learners.
* Completing an initial assessment, Individual Learning Plan (ILP), and ongoing progress reports.
* Supporting parents/carers to embed daily routines around sleep, independence, and preparing for learning.
* Encouraging engagement with positive community activities (trips to amenities must be accompanied by a parent/carer).
* Helping learners link education with aspirations and long-term goals.
* Promoting wellbeing, emotional regulation, and resilience.
* Supporting parents/carers to set achievable incentives and goals around attendance.
* Submitting accurate and timely reports following each session.
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Why Mentor with Us?
* Flexible Working Hours: Tailored mentoring to fit around your schedule with opportunities ranging from 5 to 25+ hours per week.
* Weekly Pay through PAYE.
* Comprehensive Mentor Induction: Led by our Head of QA, including safeguarding, expectations, and strategies for engagement.
* Ongoing Support: Access to an Education Adviser and regular Mentor Forums for peer learning and guidance.
* Professional Development: Gain access to our CPD Academy and online modules including:
* SEND Support
* Childhood Trauma
* Thrive Approach
* Assessment for Learning
* Extensive Resource Pack Provided: Includes Thrive sensory resources, mental health toolkits, emotional regulation games, wellbeing booklets, and more.
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About Us
Fleet Education Services is a leading nationwide provider of alternative and supplementary education. We work with schools, local authorities, and families to deliver personalised tuition and mentoring to learners who are unable to attend school. Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive—academically, emotionally and personally.
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Diversity & Inclusion: We Work Together
At Fleet Education Services, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we can help every learner find their path to success.
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Apply Today!
Fleet Education Services is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo rigorous checks, including online searches, before being offered work. This advert is for a temporary position, and successful applicants will be engaged as agency workers.