1:1 SEN Tutor for Alternative Provision & GCSE Prep

Remedy Education; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Tutors, part of Remedy Education, is seeking an experienced SEN Tutor to provide dedicated 1:1 educational support to a young person with complex needs in Peterborough. The role focuses on academic tuition, therapeutic and life-skill activities, within a calm, structured and highly personalised approach.

This full-time position runs 30 hours per week across 50 weeks, with sessions mornings and afternoons, and close collaboration with parents, the Local Authority and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEN and complex needs.
• Confident supporting young people with Autism, anxiety and behavioural/emotional regulation needs.
• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient.
• Able to build strong relationships through consistency and trust.
• Flexible and creative in teaching approaches.
• Confident adapting lessons around the young person’s interests and presentation.
• Comfortable delivering education outside of a traditional classroom environment.
• Able to support community-based learning where appropriate.
• Understanding of sensory needs and predictable routines.
• Able to recognise signs of anxiety or dysregulation and respond appropriately.
• Confident working as part of a wider professional network.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging 1:1 academic tuition tailored to the young person’s needs, interests and learning profile.
• Support progress across core subjects, with focus on literacy, numeracy and GCSE-level preparation where appropriate.
• Use creative, practical and interest-led approaches to encourage engagement and build confidence.
• Incorporate interests such as mathematics, science, transport and museums into learning wherever appropriate.
• Support development of communication, emotional regulation, independence and social skills.
• Deliver planned activities that support preparation for adulthood and increased independence.
• Where appropriate, support structured community-based learning and activities.
• Create a calm, predictable and safe learning environment.
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to minimise exposure to anxiety/phobia triggers.
• Follow risk assessments, safety plans and individual support strategies.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship through consistency and a trauma-informed approach.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, Local Authority and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of sessions and provide regular progress updates and reports.
• Contribute to review meetings and ongoing development of the education package.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Anxiety support

Behaviour regulation

Relationship building

Flexible teaching

Community learning

Student wellbeing

Trauma-informed

Consistency

Education

QTS or SEN qualification

Job description

Remedy Tutors, part of Remedy Education, is seeking an experienced SEN Tutor to provide dedicated 1:1 educational support to a young person with complex needs in Peterborough. The role focuses on academic tuition, therapeutic and life-skill activities, within a calm, structured and highly personalised approach.

This full-time position runs 30 hours per week across 50 weeks, with sessions mornings and afternoons, and close collaboration with parents, the Local Authority and other professionals.