ABLE HANDS TOGETHER C.I.C.
Technology Youth and Adult Learning Mentor
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Able Hands Together is a neuro-affirming education and care organisation supporting young people with SEND and complex needs. We’re looking for a Technology Mentor who doesn’t just know tech — they live it. You’ll work alongside young adult learners (YALs) to ignite curiosity, build real digital skills, and show them that technology isn’t just a subject: it’s a creative and career superpower.
This is not a traditional teaching role. It’s mentoring through shared enthusiasm — whether that’s debugging a script, building a website, 3D printing or building a Raspberry Pi project together. Your genuine passion is the point.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design and deliver engaging, informal tech sessions tailored to learner interests, ability, and EHCP outcomes
- Use gaming, hardware builds, AI tools, and coding projects as entry points for learning
- Support learners to develop practical digital skills with real-world relevance — from basic computing to entry-level programming
- Contribute to EOTAS/EHCP progress recording using AHT systems and tools
- Collaborate with the education team, key workers, and external professionals around individual learner plans
- Model a healthy, enthusiastic relationship with technology — including responsible use, online safety, and critical thinking
- Adapt sessions dynamically: some days are structured, some are exploratory — read the room
- Attend supervision, team meetings, and relevant CPD as required
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential
- Genuine, confident knowledge across several tech domains (see below)
- Ability to build rapport with young people who may have had difficult experiences in education
- Patience, adaptability, and a non-judgemental approach
- Clear communication — able to explain complex ideas simply
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Commitment to safeguarding and KCSIE principles
Desirable
- Experience working with SEND, EOTAS, alternative provision, or care-experienced young people
- Formal qualifications in computing, IT, or related field (or equivalent self-taught credibility)
- Experience mentoring, tutoring, or youth work
- Familiarity with EHCP targets and provision mapping
- First Aid certificate
TECH DOMAINS — BE REAL ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW
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We’re looking for breadth and genuine confidence, not ticking boxes. Tell us where you light up.
- Gaming (PC / console)
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence / LLMs
- Python
- JavaScript / web dev
- Scratch / block coding
- PC building / hardware
- Networking & OS
- Raspberry Pi / Arduino
- Linux
- Cybersecurity basics
- 3D modelling / game engines
- Video production
- Digital art / Adobe / Canva
- Data & spreadsheets
- Cloud / SaaS tools
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
- A small, mission-driven team that genuinely cares about outcomes for young people
- Freedom to shape sessions your way — no rigid lesson plans
- Supervision, support, and training in trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practice
- Opportunity to grow as AHT and its education provision expands
Safeguarding
Able Hands Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
To apply: direct through the website: ahtsystems.org/job-application
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