1:1 SEND Tutor — Therapeutic Support, Flexible Hours

AP Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Tutor platform access

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Onboarding process

Ongoing placements

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers and HLTA for 1:1 support in Hockley. You will work face-to-face with learners from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects or SEND-specific assistance to students with complex needs.

You will implement positive behaviour strategies, conduct baseline assessments, and provide progress reports while liaising with SALT/OT/social workers as needed. Flexible term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; applicants with 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, working with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

Face-to-face tutoring

Communication skills

Compassionate and dependable

Initiative

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Two years UK teaching experience

Job description

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers and HLTA for 1:1 support in Hockley. You will work face-to-face with learners from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects or SEND-specific assistance to students with complex needs.

You will implement positive behaviour strategies, conduct baseline assessments, and provide progress reports while liaising with SALT/OT/social workers as needed. Flexible term-time hours apply.