1:1 Tutor - Liverpool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Curriculum platform access

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors to provide face-to-face 1:1 support across Liverpool, working with learners from Early Years to KS4 and supporting a range of complex needs including SEND, SEMH, autism and EBSA.

You will deliver core subjects or SEND-specific content, apply positive behaviour strategies, collate progress notes, and liaise with external professionals to ensure joined-up support. A DBS check is required and ongoing training is provided.

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' 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 content.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and a patient approach.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to target support.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Compassionate mindset

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 Tutor -LiverpoolSEND Tutors (1:1 Support) –Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

Hourly Rate:£20-£30

Flexible Hours:Up to30per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised1:1 Alternative Provisionfor children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicatedSEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAsin (AREA) and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

You’ll provideface‑to‑face 1:1 support, working with students fromEarly Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivercore subjects(Maths, English, Science) orSEND‑specificcontent.
• Implement effectivebehaviour managementusingpositive strategiesand patience.
• Provideatherapeuticand adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Performbaselineacademic and emotional assessmentsto inform targeted support and intervention.
• Preparedetailed daily/weekly progress reportsand, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi‑agency approach.
• Managedaily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learnersin transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settingsas appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Provenexperience teaching or tutoring children withSEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background ineducation, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certificationpreferred; 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.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteedweekly pay.
• Access totailored curriculum platformsdesigned for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• ComprehensiveBaseline toolkitwith downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our HeadofEducation.
• RegularCPD opportunities, includingworkshopson trauma‑informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array oftrainings and resourcestoenhanceyour supportforlearners.
• Opportunitytomakeadirect and meaningfulimpactonindividualstudentswithoutmanaging large classroomgroups.
• DedicatedEducation Coordinatortoassist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance processforquick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistentreferralsfromlocal authority partners ensuring continuityof employment.

APEducationisdedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Weareproudtobeanequal opportunity employer and welcome applications from allsuitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.