Learning Mentor / Alternative Provision Mentor

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who need guidance, encouragement, and personalised support outside of mainstream education?

Maybe you’re looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact by supporting learners both emotionally and academically.

At EM Tuition, we work with learners across Essex who require alternative provision, mentoring, and emotional support to help them re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Learning Mentors to support children and young people on a 1:1 basis.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while benefiting from flexible working and ongoing support from an experienced team.

The Role – Learning Mentor / Alternative Provision Mentor

You will support children and young people on a 1:1 basis outside of mainstream education, focusing on building positive relationships and supporting engagement.

As a Learning Mentor, your work will be centred around emotional support, confidence-building, and helping learners access education in a way that works for them.

Who You’ll Support

You will support learners who may experience:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
• Autism / ADHD
• Anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance (EBSNA)
• Low confidence or self-esteem
• Behavioural challenges
• Disrupted education or school disengagement

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, positive relationships with learners
• Support learners to re-engage with education
• Improve confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Develop routines and independence
• Support social and communication skills
• Deliver engagement-based and structured support sessions

Sessions take place during school hours in:

• Students’ homes
• Community settings
• Schools or alternative provisions
• Occasionally online

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN/additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel across Essex and surrounding areas

Experience within education, youth work, support work, care, coaching, or mentoring is highly beneficial.

What We Offer

• £20 per hour
• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
• Sessions primarily during school hours
• Hours ranging from a few weekly sessions to fuller timetables
• Consistent referrals across Essex
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training opportunities
• Access to resources and activity ideas
• Dedicated support from an experienced tuition and safeguarding team
• A collaborative environment where your work is genuinely valued

A Supportive Community

We actively invest in building a connected and supportive network through:

• Monthly virtual coffee mornings
• Mentor and tutor talks
• Tutor newsletters and updates
• Social media support groups
• “Tutor/Mentor of the Month” recognition awards
• Opportunities to share best practice and celebrate successes

Why This Role?

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to:

• Make a lasting impact on young people who need additional support
• Help learners rebuild confidence and reconnect with education
• Provide meaningful mentoring in a flexible and rewarding role
• Be part of a team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

Location

Essex and surrounding areas

Work Location: In person / local placements

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want a flexible role where you can genuinely make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience working with children, young people, SEN, or alternative provision learners.