Tutor/mentor
  • England,South West,Dorset
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £26.53 - £30 per hour
Job Description:
£25-£30 per hour | Flexible days and times | Care Home-based sessions
We are seeking a calm, patient and resilient Tutor/Mentor to support a 16-year-old young person who has not been in education since July 2025. She requires a nurturing, relationship-focused adult who can help her rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and develop emotional-regulation skills.
About the Role You will deliver 1:1 sessions in the young person’s home, using a gentle and trauma-informed approach to help her participate even when initially reluctant. The role is highly relational and will involve creating personalised, achievable learning tasks that support her confidence, communication and emotional wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities *Provide engaging, structured learning tailored to her interests and needs.
*Use a nurturing, consistent approach to support emotional regulation and self-esteem.
*Encourage positive engagement and help her remain in sessions for their duration.
*Work collaboratively with carers and professionals to ensure consistency.
Essential Requirements *Minimum 6 months’ experience within a UK education setting.
*Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural or SEMH needs.
Desirable *Experience re-engaging young people who are out of school or refusing education.
*Understanding of trauma-informed practice and confidence-building approaches.
If you are interested, please do apply !
About Prospero = Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ’The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.
Job number 3446155

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Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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