1 to 1 and small group Tutor at Horizons Ap Academy

Maiden Erlegh Trust

Reading

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 35,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

ME Day

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is seeking a dedicated tutor to support primary and secondary learners facing barriers to education. You will deliver personalised learning programmes for individuals and small groups, focusing on SEND, SEMH, medical needs, and attendance-related challenges.

You will work flexibly with full-time, part-time, or hybrid patterns, liaising with families and external professionals to reintegrate students into education and track progress.

Qualifications

Has experience working with children and young people facing barriers to education.
Can build relationships with students, families and professionals.
Understands safeguarding and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging personal learning programmes for individual students and small groups.
Adapt teaching approaches to meet varying needs and abilities.
Build positive relationships to support emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement.
Support students to overcome barriers to learning and reintegrate with education.
Monitor, assess and record progress, attendance and engagement.
Contribute to individual support plans, review meetings and reintegration programmes.
Collaborate with families, schools and external professionals to support outcomes.
Promote high expectations for behaviour, achievement and development.
Maintain accurate records and reports.
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote pupil welfare.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship building

Patience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Organised

QTS/desirable

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

Job description

70 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HAPA/28994

Location

Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£22,601.00 - £35,259.00 Annually (FTE)

UNQ 1- UNQ 6 depending on experience

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 30th Nov, 2026

Start Date

01 January 2027

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About This Role

An exciting opportunity to support the most vulnerable learners at both Primary and Secondary levels, through providing high quality to support pupils who are unable to access full-time education due to Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), medical needs, risk of permanent exclusion, or other reasons requiring alternative provision. The service will provide consistent, high-quality, safe, and timely tuition for pupils experiencing persistent absence or educational instability.

Working with students on an individual basis and in small groups, you will provide personalised learning programmes that meet a range of needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, medical needs and attendance-related barriers. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference and supporting vulnerable young people to realise their potential.

We are happy to consider a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and flexible arrangements, depending on suitability and service needs. We are also keen to hear from candidates of all subject areas, including a pastoral background.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020

About The Role

Planning and delivering engaging and personalised learning programmes for individual students and small groups.
Adapting teaching approaches and resources to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
Building positive, trusting relationships that support students' emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement.
Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and successfully re‑engage with education.
Monitoring, assessing and recording student progress, attendance and engagement.
Contributing to individual support plans, review meetings and reintegration programmes.
Working collaboratively with families, schools and external professionals to support student outcomes.
Promoting high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal development.
Maintaining accurate records and reports.
Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times. Based on the duties and requirements outlined in 1 to 1 tutor Horizons.

About You

Has experience working with children and young people, particularly those facing barriers to education.
Can build effective relationships with students, families and professionals.
Demonstrates patience, resilience, empathy and professionalism.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Can adapt teaching and support strategies to meet individual needs.
Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion.
Is organised, flexible and able to work independently.
Holds QTS or a relevant teaching qualification (desirable but not essential).

About Horizons Alternative Provision Academy

Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is an Alternative Education provision for young people ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative support to those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support those that unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannot access school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation which includes our Primary provisions, based at Great Hollands Primary School in Bracknell and College Road in Reading, and Secondary provision, based at Cranbury Road in Reading. We have Outreach teams that provide specialist support within schools, a tutoring service, offer vocational courses in Hair & Beauty and Multi-skills and run a Hospital Teaching Service based at Royal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and long term stays. Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is a fast paced, energetic setting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always working together to create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student's alternative pathway to success.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Safeguarding Statement

Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.