1:1 Student Mentor

Job Title: 1:1 Student Pastoral & Academic Mentor

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Pay Rate: £95.00 - £100.00 per day (DOE, PAYE / Weekly Pay)

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Randstad Education is seeking an intuitive and dedicated 1:1 Student Pastoral & Academic Mentor for an immediate start in Chelmsford. You will be paired with specific secondary and college students holding EHCPs, guiding them through both academic coursework and day-to-day emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 1:1 with an assigned student across all subject timetables, vocational tasks, and break times.

• Bridge communication gaps, monitor stress levels, and implement sensory break schedules.

• Deliver personal care support (including hygiene routines, changing, or feeding support) where specified in the EHCP.

• Assist the pupil with organisational skills, homework tracking, and preparation for GCSE or functional skills exams.

• Maintain regular communication with the student's family, tutor, and school SEN team.

Requirements:

• Previous 1:1 mentoring or support work experience with secondary or college-aged learners.

• Willingness and confidence to carry out personal care duties with professional discretion.

• Excellent communication, active listening, and relational skills.

• Essential: Safeguarding, Prevent, and Allergy Training completed within the last 12 months (or a commitment to complete these prior to placement to meet full GCA clearance standards, which Randstad is compliant with).

• Essential: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (covering Child & Adult Workforce), or commitment to apply.

• Right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Please apply immediately with your CV or contact John at for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.