1:1 SEND Tutor — Flexible Hours, Impactful Support

Ackerman Pierce Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBX 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

New placements

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors to provide face-to-face 1:1 support for learners with SEND/SEMH across Early Years to KS4 in Southend-On-Sea. The role offers hourly pay of £25–£30 and flexible, up-to-30 hours per week during term time, with strong emphasis on safeguarding and collaboration with external professionals.

Successful candidates will bring experience with SEND/SEMH, QTS or HLTA preferred, and a compassionate, proactive approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support with learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific instruction.
• Implement behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to meet individual learner needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with SALT, OT, or Social Workers for multi-agency collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Compassionate mindset

Education

QTS or HLTA

Job description

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors to provide face-to-face 1:1 support for learners with SEND/SEMH across Early Years to KS4 in Southend-On-Sea. The role offers hourly pay of £25–£30 and flexible, up-to-30 hours per week during term time, with strong emphasis on safeguarding and collaboration with external professionals.

Successful candidates will bring experience with SEND/SEMH, QTS or HLTA preferred, and a compassionate, proactive approach.