Teaching and Learning Mentor

About the role

Teaching and Learning Mentor – Make a Real Difference!

Salary: £21,000 – £22,714 per annum following school year appraisal every July (effective September)
(Equivalent to £14.46 – £15.53 per hour)

Location: Wandsworth, London SW18

Contract: Permanent, Full-time – Term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday – with an early 4pm finish on Fridays!

Looking for a role with real purpose?

If you want a career that’s more than just a pay check, this could be the opportunity for you. Join BeyondAutism and become part of a passionate team supporting autistic young adults to build independence, develop communication skills, and lead fulfilling lives.

The Role

As a Teaching and Learning Mentor, you’ll work within our Post-19 service, supporting autistic young adults aged 19–25 both within the learning environment and out in the community.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated team using Behaviour Analysis principals (full training provided) to help learners develop communication, life skills, and independence as they transition into adulthood.

Our Post-19 programme provides a personalised curriculum tailored to each student, focusing on:

• Functional communication and language development
• Independent and supported living skills
• Vocational training and employment preparation
• Health and wellbeing
• Active participation in the community

Our aim is to equip every learner with the confidence and practical skills needed for the next stage of adult life.

What We Offer

✨ Term-time only working – 39 weeks per year, ideal for work-life balance

  Competitive salary progression

• £21,000 starting salary
• £21,840 after successful probation
• £22,714 following annual appraisal

• Annual salary is divided into 12 equal monthly payments and paid monthly, so you earn the same every month irrespective of whether there is a term break within the month.

  Career development opportunities

• Extensive in-house training
• Funded development programmes
• Progression into roles such as Qualified Teacher, UKSBA or Therapist

  Pension

• Employer contributions matched up to 5%

  Additional benefits

• Season ticket and bicycle loan schemes
• On-site counsellor
• Perkbox discounts
• Eye care vouchers
• Supportive team environment

What We’re Looking For

This role suits someone confident, organised, and passionate about empowering young people to achieve meaningful progress.

You will ideally have:

• A genuine passion for supporting autistic young adults
• GCSE pass in English and Maths essential (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, kindness, and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Resilience to manage the emotional and physical demands of the role
• Basic IT and MS Office skills and Tech Savvy (for recording and updating student data)
• Willingness to travel using public transport

Experience That Could Be Relevant

You may already have professional experience supporting young people, or you may have gained valuable experience in other ways.

For example:

• You may be an experienced tutor or teacher
• You may have worked with children in a therapeutic or educational setting
• You may have supported vulnerable family members
• You may have experience in care or community support roles
• You may have experience in sports coaching or youth work

Most important to us is the right ethos, passion and commitment – we can provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re compassionate, motivated, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply or contact our Recruitment Team on 0203 827 0730 for more information.

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding the welfare of the young adults we support. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.