Community Mentor

Community Mentor | High Wycombe | Full Time | £120-£180 per day + Fuel Allowance

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education?

Academics is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision based in High Wycombe for a dedicated Community Mentor to support children and young people with SEN, SEMH, anxiety, trauma and other barriers to education.

This is a rewarding outreach role supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis within homes and community settings, helping them re-engage with education, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, outreach, pastoral support, behaviour support or social care.

Position: Community Mentor
Base Location: High Wycombe
Working Area: Buckinghamshire & Berkshire
Contract: Full Time | Long-Term Temporary (Potential Permanent)
Hours: Monday-Friday | Term Time
Pay:£120-£180 per day (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Fuel Allowance

• Deliver 1:1 educational and pastoral support in homes and community settings
• Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and anxiety
• Deliver personalised learning and engagement activities
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families
• Monitor progress and liaise with schools and professionals

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Background in teaching, tuition, mentoring, outreach, youth work, pastoral care, behaviour support or social care
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
• Flexibility to travel across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

• £120-£180 per day plus fuel allowance
• Long-term role with permanent opportunity
• Varied, rewarding work where no two days are the same
• Ongoing support from Academics and the Alternative Provision

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to step outside the traditional classroom and make a genuine difference to young people's lives through personalised, community-based support.

Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.