EOTAS Mentor

Location: Guildford (GU8)

Hours: 16 hours per week (Flexibility with days)

Contract: 48 weeks per year

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Opportunity: Temporary to permanent for the right candidate

About the Role

We're looking for a creative, flexible and relationship-focused EOTAS Mentor to support a 14-year-old autistic young person accessing an Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) package through their EHCP.

This is not a traditional teaching or tutoring role. Learning is centred around the young person's interests, life skills, community experiences and real-world activities. The successful mentor will build a trusting relationship while supporting learning in ways that feel meaningful, engaging and accessible.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term role. For the right person, the manager of the package is keen to offer a permanent position after an initial 12-week period, providing stability and continuity for both the young person and mentor.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a good understanding of autism and neuroaffirming practice
• Understand how physical and mental health needs can impact wellbeing, engagement and day-to-day life
• Be patient, flexible and relationship-focused
• Have a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
• Be creative and confident thinking outside the box
• Understand trauma-informed approaches
• Enjoy supporting learning through interests, experiences and everyday activities
• Feel comfortable adapting plans to meet changing needs
• Be passionate about building genuine, trusting relationships with young people

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Non-smoker
• Comfortable around pets, particularly cats
• Able to work collaboratively with family members and professionals
• Willing to complete a probationary period

Desirable Experience

Experience or knowledge of:

• Autism, ADHD and PDA
• Physical and/or mental health conditions and their impact on daily life
• EOTAS or alternative provision
• Mentoring or pastoral support
• Community-based learning
• Developing life skills
• Outdoor learning and nature-based activities
• Cooking and practical life skills

The Right Approach

This young person responds best to adults who:

• Communicate clearly, honestly and respectfully
• Allow additional processing time
• Work collaboratively rather than using a directive approach
• Respect boundaries, autonomy and choice
• Explain the reasons behind expectations
• Prioritise trust, connection and positive relationships

This role would not suit someone with an authoritarian or compliance-based approach.

The Right Person

We're looking for someone who can become a trusted mentor, learning companion and positive role model, supporting a young person to build confidence, independence and life skills through a personalised, relationship-based approach.

If you're passionate about helping young people learn in ways that work for them and are looking for a rewarding role with the potential to become permanent, we'd love to hear from you.

Rebekah.Hynes@integraeducation.co.uk

01925 594 203 

Integra Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity and inclusion for all employees, workers and applicants, while ensuring compliance with GDPR legislation.

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