1:1 Maths Tutor - Yeovil

Academics; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is looking for a patient, experienced 1:1 SEND/SEMH Maths Tutor to provide personalised Maths tuition for a student in Yeovil. This in-person role requires adapting teaching to meet the student’s needs and fostering a calm, supportive learning environment.

The tutor will build a strong professional relationship with the student, support progress in numeracy and reasoning, and work with parents, schools and other professionals while maintaining safeguarding boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Maths at secondary level.
• Understanding of the Secondary Maths curriculum.
• Experience working with SEND/SEMH students.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one Maths tuition tailored to the student’s needs.
• Supporting the student across relevant areas of the Secondary Maths curriculum.
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources and pace to suit learning needs.
• Identifying gaps and providing targeted support to progress.
• Breaking down concepts into clear steps.
• Developing numeracy, reasoning and independent learning skills.
• Supporting revision and assessment preparation.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards Maths.

Skills

Maths tutoring

SEND/SEMH experience

Secondary level

One-to-one teaching

Job description

1:1 SEND/SEMH Maths Tutor - Yeovil

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Subject: Maths
Phase: Secondary / SEND / SEMH
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced 1:1 SEND/SEMH Maths Tutor to provide personalised Maths tuition to a young person in Yeovil. This is an in‑person tutoring role and is not online work.

The successful tutor will have experience supporting students with SEND/SEMH needs and will be confident adapting their teaching style, pace and resources to meet the individual needs of the student.

The role will focus on creating a calm, positive and supportive learning environment where the student feels comfortable and confident to engage. The tutor will build a strong professional relationship with the student while supporting their academic progress, confidence, independence and engagement with education.

The role may involve:

• Providing one-to-one Maths tuition tailored to the student's individual needs and abilities.
• Supporting the student across relevant areas of the Secondary Maths curriculum.
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible and appropriately challenging lessons.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources, activities and pace to suit the student's learning needs.
• Identifying gaps in knowledge and providing targeted support to help the student progress.
• Breaking down mathematical concepts into clear and manageable steps.
• Developing the student's numeracy, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving and independent learning skills.
• Supporting revision, study skills and assessment preparation where appropriate.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards Maths and learning.
• Helping the student overcome barriers to learning and re‑engage with education.
• Using the student's interests and strengths to make Maths engaging and relevant.
• Monitoring progress and providing regular, constructive feedback.
• Building a positive, consistent and trusting relationship with the student.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers, schools and other professionals involved in the student's education.
• Maintaining appropriate safeguarding and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential requirements:

• Experience teaching or tutoring Maths at secondary level.
• A good understanding of the Secondary Maths curriculum.
• Experience working with SEND/SEMH students.
• Experience providing one-to-one or highly personalised educational support is desirable.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills.
• Confidence supporting students who may have experienced barriers or difficulties within a traditional classroom environment.
• Ability to build trust and encourage students to develop confidence and independence.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the academic and wider development of young people.
• 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.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.