SAS Mentor

SAS Mentoring, provides inreach and outreach for learners all across Wiltshire, however demand is growing rapidly and we are especially keen to talk to candidates around the Salisbury area, as we have a large number of referrals on the waiting list.

We work with children and young adults of all ages and with a variety of needs and difficulties such as SEMH, ASC, ODD, PDA, trauma, attachment and many more. We are commissioned by schools, social services, Wiltshire behaviour service and Wiltshire SEND. 

We are seeking passionate and dedicated SAS (Support and Assessment Service) Mentors to join our team in providing exceptional in-reach and outreach services to our learners, aged 5 to 25. As a SAS Mentor you will play a crucial role in assisting them with social, emotional, and mental health needs, to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. These challenges could include learning difficulties, trauma, mental health problems, or a lack of confidence.

Your role, as SAS Mentor, is critical for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our young people, by providing a service that specialises in one-to-one support, ensuring community integration and preparing them for working life, by enabling them to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. You will be working within a specific region of the south west on an outreach basis.

What you will do (in a nutshell):

• Develop and implement personalised behaviour management plans to address individual needs.
• Build strong rapport and trust with learners, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring and support during challenging situations.
• Collaborate with homeschools, parents, and other professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support.
• Monitor learner progress, assessing effectiveness of interventions, and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Promote social-emotional development and foster positive relationships within the school community.
• Work within a school to provide specific programmes or to work 1:1 with a specific child.
• Work outreach with a learner that isn’t ready to enter a school/classroom environment.

About you:

• 4 or above in English, Maths and/or Science.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to relate to young people in order to build trust, to help them achieve their full potential.

It would be advantageous if you have experience working in an educational setting, preferably within SEMH provisions but we are able to provide some experience as part of our onboarding. Training and experience in child protection, safeguarding and behaviour management techniques would be a bonus.

For full information about the responsibilities and requirements for this exciting new role, see the attached job description.

You can find much more about us and what we do on our website 

Complete an application form here.