Job description
Prospero Teaching is seeking a resilient, dynamic, and empathetic Mentor/Tutor to support a Year 9 student in Worthing who is currently at risk of permanent exclusion (PEX). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life by helping them re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.
Role Details:
1. Location: Worthing
2. Hours: 15 hours per week (3 hours/day, Monday to Friday)
3. Start Date: ASAP
About the Learner:
4. The student finds learning challenging and has gaps in their education.
5. They are not currently working at Age-Related Expectations (ARE).
6. They have an EHCP, SEMH needs, and may exhibit challenging behaviours.
As a Mentor, you will:
7. Build a trusting relationship with the student through engaging activities based on their interests and hobbies.
8. Gradually introduce and support learning in Maths and English.
9. Promote emotional regulation, social development, and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.
10. Provide consistent, structured support in a 1:1 setting.
11. Liaise with Prospero Teaching and other professionals involved in the student’s care and education.
About you:
12. Proven experience working with learners who have EHCPs, SEMH needs, and who may display challenging behaviours.
13. Strong understanding of the barriers to learning faced by vulnerable young people.
14. Patient, adaptable, and able to build rapport quickly.
15. Confident in delivering basic Maths and English content.
16. Able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
Position – Mentor
Contract or position start date – ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A
Full time/part-time – Opportunities for both
Hours – Varied
Essential & Desirable Qualifications:
– Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
– Trauma-informed and skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies- Desirable
To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:
17. Hold right to work in the UK
18. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
19. Provide references upon request
20. Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)