1:1 SEND Tutor — Colchester, Flexible Hours

AP Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

CPD opportunities

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors to deliver 1:1 support in Colchester. You will work with learners with SEND/SEMH, autism, and related needs, delivering core subjects or SEND-specific content and contributing to therapeutic learning strategies.

You will perform baseline assessments, prepare progress reports, and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams to support pathways into mainstream or specialist settings. Weekly pay and flexible, term-time-friendly hours enhance the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Compassionate mindset

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Two years UK tutoring/education experience

Job description

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors to deliver 1:1 support in Colchester. You will work with learners with SEND/SEMH, autism, and related needs, delivering core subjects or SEND-specific content and contributing to therapeutic learning strategies.

You will perform baseline assessments, prepare progress reports, and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams to support pathways into mainstream or specialist settings. Weekly pay and flexible, term-time-friendly hours enhance the role.