Job description

Mentor Required – Hythe Area

2 hours per week | Friday afternoons | Start ASAP

We are looking for an experienced, calm and relationship‑focused mentor to work with a neurodivergent young person in Year 10 who is currently out of school. Sessions will begin with 2 hours every Friday afternoon, with the potential to increase if appropriate.

The successful mentor will provide consistent, low‑pressure, trust‑building support with a strong emphasis on emotional safety and sensory‑aware practice. The proposed approach must prioritise connection before curriculum, using gentle engagement, predictable routines, and flexible, child‑led interaction.

About the Young Person

The young person has a diagnosis of autism alongside significant emotional and mental health needs, which make daily demands extremely challenging. Their anxiety levels remain very high, and...