1:1 SEND Tutor – Flexible, Term-Time (Sheffield)

AP Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources and CP

Training sessions by Head of Education

Regular CPD opportunities

Tutor platform with trainings andResou

Direct impact on learners

Education Coordinator support

Streamlined onboarding

Ongoing placements with referrals

Job summary

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in Sheffield to deliver customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs. This role offers flexible, term-time hours and a focus on supporting learners who may not access mainstream education.

You will work with students from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects and SEND-specific content, while performing assessments and liaising with professionals to tailor support.

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 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 approach

Initiative

Job description

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in Sheffield to deliver customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs. This role offers flexible, term-time hours and a focus on supporting learners who may not access mainstream education.

You will work with students from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects and SEND-specific content, while performing assessments and liaising with professionals to tailor support.