Education Mentor – Cambridge


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£120 to £140 a day
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambridge
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Education Mentor – Cambridge (CB2)

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB2)

Pay: £120 – £140 per day

Hours: Full-time or Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing – open to contract or self-employed

Start date: ASAP

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car

An alternative education provider in Cambridge needs Education Mentors to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are not in school. Each mentor works one-to-one with a small caseload of pupils – many have autism, ADHD or anxiety, or are in care – planning activities such as football, cooking, bushcraft and work experience alongside basic English and maths. Mentors cover Cambridge and the surrounding villages and drive pupils to sessions. Full-time or part-time, up to 30 hours a week in term time, with travel time paid and fuel reimbursed.

About the Provider

The provider works with local authorities to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are missing education, including pupils with SEND (autism, ADHD, PDA), young people in care and those who are anxious about, or have been excluded from, school. Work is one-to-one and happens wherever the pupil is most comfortable: at home, out in the community or at a learning centre.

The Role

- Build a trusting relationship with each pupil and agree goals together

- Bring pupils to group specialist sessions such as football, woodwork and PSHE

- Support pupils through online vocational courses and work experience

- Follow risk assessments and safeguarding procedures on every session

- Keep families, schools and the area manager updated on progress

- Attend transition meetings when a pupil is ready to return to education

What You'll Need

- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car with business insurance

- A background in youth work, sports coaching, residential care, mentoring or alternative provision

- Hobbies or skills you can share – sport, music, cooking, art, the outdoors

- The ability to stay calm and consistent with young people who find trust hard

- Flexible availability across Monday to Friday, up to 30 hours a week

- Safeguarding training and an induction are provided before you start

We're looking for dependable, warm mentors who keep showing up for a young person, even on difficult days.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.

- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.

- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.

- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.

- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.

- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply, send your CV to tom.jackson@lumaedrec.com or call 020 4576 4102.

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