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Are you a graduate looking for a meaningful post-graduate role? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children with Special Educational Needs? A friendly and welcoming specialist school in Oxford are seeking a compassionate graduate to join their team as a Graduate SEN Mentor. This is a unique opportunity for a graduate to take on a mentoring role that blends academic support with emotional and behavioural support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This includes students with Autism, ADHD, speech and communication needs, learning difficulties and physical disabilities. As a Graduate SEN Mentor, you will act as a positive role model for primary and secondary age pupils. Your role will involve mentoring pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them build emotional resilience, develop self-awareness and build their social skills. You will also support them in managing behaviour, building communication skills, and access learning in a way that works for them. The school focuses on life skills and social development, so you will help take part in creative lessons such as cooking, drama, dance, outdoor learning, community projects, work experience and sensory activities. This approach helps students to grow in confidence and independence. This Graduate SEN Mentor role is an ideal opportunity for a graduate considering a career in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Counselling or Social Work. You will gain direct experience supporting neurodiverse children, while working alongside multi-therapy teams and SEN professionals. The school are seeking a Graduate with a strong academic background (ideally a 2:2 degree or above), and a passion for helping vulnerable children. Previous experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults would be beneficial. Position: Graduate SEN Mentor Location: Oxford Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm Salary: £90 - £100 per day If you are interested in this role, then please apply today! Graduate SEN Mentor, Oxford, Oxford, Oxford

Location: Oxford Salary: £90 - £100 per day Start Date: ASAP Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30 Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate eager to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives? Do you aspire to become a Youth Worker, helping at-risk children to make positive life choices? If so, this role would be the perfect opportunity for you! A specialist school in Oxford is seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of these children have experienced adversity and are vulnerable to gang involvement, anti-social behaviour, and social exclusion. Your role will be to mentor and guide them, fostering resilience, self-confidence and positive decision making. Key Responsibilities: Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their social, emotional and academic development. Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote positive behaviours. Assist students in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques. Work alongside teachers, social workers and therapists to provide emotional support. Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.Why This Role? This is a fantastic stepping stone if you are looking to build experience for a future career in: Youth Work Social Work Youth Justice Educational Psychology Counselling & MentoringYou will gain hands-on experience with at-risk youth, receive specialist training and work closely with professionals in youth intervention, psychology and education. If you are resilient, empathetic and committed to making a difference, apply today! Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Oxford, Oxford, Oxford

Do you see the potential in children who don't always fit the mainstream system? We are looking for a caring, resilient, and empathetic Learning Mentor to join Five Education with a view to supporting a busy Alternative Provision and their children. This role is centred around the child's wellbeing whilst supporting them with their education. We are looking to recruit someone who will help support a child, unlock their potential as a learner through positive reinforcement, and help them feel valued and understood whilst at school. Many of the children you'll support may have experienced challenges such as exclusion, disrupted education, anxiety, or difficult life circumstances. Sometimes, a relibable person who shows up every day to give them the best possible learning is all they need to help turn their education around. About the role: As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with children and young people both on-site and in the community, offering tailored support that helps them re-engage with learning and build confidence in themselves. You'll be a trusted adult who: Builds strong, positive relationships with learners who may struggle to trust Supports emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement with learning Delivers one-to-one and small group mentoring Encourages life skills, resilience, and positive decision-making Works alongside families, schools, and professionals to support each child holistically What we're looking for: Experience working with children or young people in alternative provision, SEMH, youth work, mentoring, or similar settings A calm, patient, and empathetic approach; especially during challenging moments The ability to be consistent, firm but fair, and emotionally available A full, clean driving licence and access to your own car (essential, as the role involves travel to different settings and community locations) Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Brett at 01752 289782. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Brett on 01752 289872 / TPBN1_UKTJ