1:1 SEND Tutor - Term-Time, Flexible Hours (Southend)

AP Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Job summary

AP Education is seeking SEND Tutors to deliver 1:1 support in Southend-On-Sea. You will work with learners from Early Years to KS4, targeting complex needs including SEND/SEMH, Autism, and EBSA.

You’ll provide face-to-face tutoring, deliver core subjects or SEND-specific support, and collaborate with professionals. The role includes baseline assessments, progress reporting, and smooth transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• 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

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific support.
• 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

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Job description

AP Education is seeking SEND Tutors to deliver 1:1 support in Southend-On-Sea. You will work with learners from Early Years to KS4, targeting complex needs including SEND/SEMH, Autism, and EBSA.

You’ll provide face-to-face tutoring, deliver core subjects or SEND-specific support, and collaborate with professionals. The role includes baseline assessments, progress reporting, and smooth transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.