Youth Mentor Needed

Start Date: September 2nd Initial Commitment: 1 hour per week (with potential to build up hours over time) Location: Family home in Rayleigh (SS6) Additional Work Available: Yes - extra hours/tutoring placements can be provided alongside this role for the right candidate. About the Role We are seeking a patient, empathetic, and engaging mentor to support a Year 9 male student based in Rayleigh. The primary focus of this role is to build trust, boost self-confidence, and create a safe environment through shared interests. Phase 1 (Relationship and Engagement): The tuition/mentoring will initially start slowly at 1 hour per week in his family home. To begin with, sessions will be low-pressure and focused entirely on his key interest-football (he is a big Spurs fan and loves playing/watching football). Phase 2 (Academic Transition): Once a solid rapport and trust are established, sessions will gradually incorporate core academic learning and gently increase in hours over time as he becomes more comfortable. About the Student and His Needs Strengths: He has fantastic cognitive potential, particularly excelling in Maths and displaying a significantly high reading age. Profile and Neurodiversity: He has diagnoses of Autism (ASD) and ADHD (inattentive type). He experiences high levels of anxiety, particularly surrounding school environments and changes in routine. Communication and Style: He is an active young person who dislikes sitting still for long periods and prefers ..... full job details .....