1:1 English Tutor for Secondary with SEND/SEMH

Academics; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars are seeking a patient, experienced Secondary English SEND Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to a learner in Taunton. The role is in-person, focusing on rebuilding confidence, developing reading and writing skills, and GCSE preparation where appropriate.

You'll adapt teaching to individual needs, support learners with anxiety or disengagement, work with parents and other professionals, and maintain safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Strong English subject knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring English.
• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with young people.
• Experience supporting reluctant, anxious or disengaged learners.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and structured learning environment.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one English tuition to a secondary-aged learner with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Supporting the secondary English curriculum and GCSE preparation where appropriate.
• Developing reading, writing, spelling, grammar, comprehension and vocabulary skills.
• Supporting English Language and English Literature where appropriate.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted academic support.
• Adapting lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Breaking complex tasks into manageable and accessible steps.
• Developing confidence in written expression, reading comprehension and analytical skills.
• Supporting a learner who may experience anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to encourage engagement.
• Supporting learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour where appropriate.
• Developing confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Supporting revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the young person.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Skills

English tutoring

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

Student engagement

Communication

Job description

Quantum Scholars are seeking a patient, experienced Secondary English SEND Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to a learner in Taunton. The role is in-person, focusing on rebuilding confidence, developing reading and writing skills, and GCSE preparation where appropriate.

You'll adapt teaching to individual needs, support learners with anxiety or disengagement, work with parents and other professionals, and maintain safeguarding standards.