Sense learning
Job Description
The Role: Education Mentor
Are you ready to transition into an “impact-first” career? SENse Learning is offering a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to support the most in-need young people in Milton Keynes. As an Education Mentor, you will provide bespoke, one-to-one support for students who are often disengaged from traditional schooling. This isn’t just about academics—it’s about building confidence, emotional regulation, and essential life skills in an environment where the student feels safest.
Why This Role is Different
SENse Learning is a leader in Alternative Provision. We don’t believe in a “one size fits all” education. Our mentors work directly in students’ homes and out in the community, crafting holistic learning packages tailored to each child’s interests and complex needs. You will be part of a forward-thinking community that ensures no student is left behind.
Your Benefits
-
Competitive Pay: £18 – £23 per hour.
-
Total Flexibility: Design your own schedule (part-time to full-time) and choose between in-person, hybrid, or community-based sessions.
-
Professional Support: You aren’t alone; we provide a dedicated “team around you” for pastoral and pathways support.
-
Meaningful Impact: Directly support children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and trauma backgrounds.
-
Growth: Access to company events, knowledge-sharing resources, and a tutor referral programme.
Candidate Requirements
-
Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with children/young people with complex additional needs (e.g., Trauma, PDA, EBSA, Mental Health).
-
Background: Ideal for TAs, LSAs, Support Workers, Youth Workers, or ex-teachers.
-
Mindset: A child-centered, creative approach with the ingenuity to adapt curriculum to individual interests.
-
Compliance: Must have the Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (assistance provided), and 2+ professional references.
Job Data Table
Skills & Competency Table
Salaries Pay Calculator Table
Job Summary
This is a community-based mentoring role in Milton Keynes focusing on 1:1 alternative education for students with complex needs. You will act as a bridge between the student and their learning goals, working in homes or local spaces to deliver creative, interest-led support. It offers the freedom of self-employment with the backbone of a supportive, specialist organisation.
FAQs
Is this a school-based role? No, you will work in the students’ homes or out in the community where they feel most comfortable.
Is this a permanent PAYE position? No, this is a self-employed role. SENse Learning provides guidance on how to register as self-employed if you haven’t done so before.
Do I need to be a qualified teacher? While ex-teachers are welcome, it is not a requirement. We value experience as a TA, LSA, or Support Worker, provided you have at least 2 years of experience with complex needs.
What kind of needs do the students have? Students typically have ASC (Autism), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), or may be experiencing EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance).
How do I apply? The application is mobile-optimised and takes less than 5 minutes. Interviews are held on a rolling basis.
Expert Analysis
This role is a significant departure from the “conveyor belt” of traditional classroom support. The pay rate (£18–£23/hr) is considerably higher than standard TA wages, reflecting the specialist nature of 1:1 trauma-informed mentoring. It is perfect for a professional who feels stifled by rigid school structures and wants the autonomy to actually change a child’s life through creativity.
Career Path
Mentors often progress into Lead Mentor roles, Inclusion Coordinators, or transition into therapeutic careers like Educational Psychology or Speech and Language Therapy. The experience gained here in “Alternative Provision” is highly sought after by local authorities and specialist schools.
To apply for this job please visit senselearning.co.uk.