Student Mentor-Mechanics Lead
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £27,560 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | The Fort Widely Portsdown Hill Rd Hampshire PO6 3LS United Kingdom |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oarsome Chance |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purpose of the job: To support and inspire young people with special educational needs (SEN) by delivering engaging, practical mechanic sessions. The role involves preparing and maintaining workshop materials and equipment, ensuring safe practices, and acting as a mentor who encourages confidence, skills development, and independence.
Role: Support the operational team in the delivery of sessions. Lead sessions where appropriate ensuring correct staff ratios for all groups during the day.
Oarsome Chance work in the Gosport and Portsmouth area of Hampshire and we are searching for a skilled professional with Mechanics background. The ideal person for this role would need to be passionate, resilient, and able to work in an inclusive manner, to meet the needs of the young people
The successful candidate will pass on skills that can be used in a future career and get the young people excited about learning a practical trade in line with the ethos of Oarsome Chance.
The board of Trustees are passionate about the project and providing the best learning for the students. There are a variety of needs at Oarsome Chance. We are focused on personalising the students learning so they are interested in a range of areas.
This role will be based out of Fort Widley
Key Responsibilities
● Deliver high-quality mechanic sessions tailored to the needs and abilities of young people with SEN, emotional and social needs.
● Prepare, maintain, and monitor learning materials, tools, equipment, and workshop spaces to ensure they are safe and ready for use.
● Promote and model safe practices in the use of all equipment, tools, and spaces by students and staff.
● Support young people in developing confidence, resilience, and employability skills through hands-on learning.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and adapt activities to suit a range of learning needs.
● Contribute to the positive ethos and inclusive culture of the organisation.
● Undertake any training necessary to enhance skills and meet the needs of the role.
● While mechanics will be the primary focus, there may also be opportunities to contribute to the delivery of other curriculum areas as required.
Skills and Experience
● Practical, hands-on experience with a variety of motor vehicles, gained through industry work or personal projects.
● Good working knowledge of the tools, materials, and processes used in the Automotive Industry.
● Experience of working with young people (desirable, but training will be provided).
● Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, working with young people with SEN.
Personal Attributes
● Methodical, organised, and attentive to detail.
● Self-motivated with a strong interest in the automotive industry.
● Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional development.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of young people with additional needs.
● Adaptability and experience in other hands on, practical trade areas desirable.
● Strong team player, committed to collaboration and shared success.
● Passionate about mentoring and supporting young people to reach their potential.
THESE ARE NOT ESSENTIAL TO APPLY. THEY WILL BE OFFERED BY OC
● Annual safeguarding for school staff KCSIE 2025
● Conflict de-escalation in a school setting.
● Safeguarding and protecting children L3
● First aid training.
● Willing to undertake further training and updates
Further requirements:
● Basic IT skills and record keeping (Microsoft).
● Enhanced DBS check
● H&S / Fire safety training
Purpose of the job: To support and inspire young people with special educational needs (SEN) by delivering engaging, practical mechanic sessions. The role involves preparing and maintaining workshop materials and equipment, ensuring safe practices, and acting as a mentor who encourages confidence, skills development, and independence.
Role: Support the operational team in the delivery of sessions. Lead sessions where appropriate ensuring correct staff ratios for all groups during the day.
Oarsome Chance work in the Gosport and Portsmouth area of Hampshire and we are searching for a skilled professional with Mechanics background. The ideal person for this role would need to be passionate, resilient, and able to work in an inclusive manner, to meet the needs of the young people
The successful candidate will pass on skills that can be used in a future career and get the young people excited about learning a practical trade in line with the ethos of Oarsome Chance.
The board of Trustees are passionate about the project and providing the best learning for the students. There are a variety of needs at Oarsome Chance. We are focused on personalising the students learning so they are interested in a range of areas.
This role will be based out of Fort Widley
Key Responsibilities
● Deliver high-quality mechanic sessions tailored to the needs and abilities of young people with SEN, emotional and social needs.
● Prepare, maintain, and monitor learning materials, tools, equipment, and workshop spaces to ensure they are safe and ready for use.
● Promote and model safe practices in the use of all equipment, tools, and spaces by students and staff.
● Support young people in developing confidence, resilience, and employability skills through hands-on learning.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and adapt activities to suit a range of learning needs.
● Contribute to the positive ethos and inclusive culture of the organisation.
● Undertake any training necessary to enhance skills and meet the needs of the role.
● While mechanics will be the primary focus, there may also be opportunities to contribute to the delivery of other curriculum areas as required.
Skills and Experience
● Practical, hands-on experience with a variety of motor vehicles, gained through industry work or personal projects.
● Good working knowledge of the tools, materials, and processes used in the Automotive Industry.
● Experience of working with young people (desirable, but training will be provided).
● Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, working with young people with SEN.
Personal Attributes
● Methodical, organised, and attentive to detail.
● Self-motivated with a strong interest in the automotive industry.
● Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional development.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of young people with additional needs.
● Adaptability and experience in other hands on, practical trade areas desirable.
● Strong team player, committed to collaboration and shared success.
● Passionate about mentoring and supporting young people to reach their potential.
THESE ARE NOT ESSENTIAL TO APPLY. THEY WILL BE OFFERED BY OC
● Annual safeguarding for school staff KCSIE 2025
● Conflict de-escalation in a school setting.
● Safeguarding and protecting children L3
● First aid training.
● Willing to undertake further training and updates
Further requirements:
● Basic IT skills and record keeping (Microsoft).
● Enhanced DBS check
● H&S / Fire safety training