Tutor and Mentor Required - 16-Year-Old Student (SLCN / DLD) - Basingstoke District Location: Basingstoke district - face-to-face onlyHours: 10 hours per weekDuration: Until Summer Holidays 2026Start: As soon as possibleRole: Tutor and Mentor (1:1) The Council is seeking an experienced Tutor and Mentor to support a 16-year-old learner with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and a formal diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Support will take place in person within the Basingstoke district. About the Student The pupil has significant difficulties with: Understanding vocabulary and longer or more complex sentencesAuditory memory and processing verbal informationUsing spoken language for prediction, reasoning, inference and structured explanationsDeveloping coherent narratives and expressing ideasSocial communication, including developing/maintaining relationshipsIdentifying, communicating and regulating emotions A Speech and Language Therapy assessment (July 2023) confirms the diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder, a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects a young person''s ability to understand and use spoken language. The SALT recommendations should be used alongside the EHCP to inform strategies and approaches. Role Responsibilities Deliver tailored 1:1 tutoring across key learning areas, adapted to the student''s language profileProvide mentoring focused on emotional literacy, communication skills and building confidenceUse ..... full job details .....