Academic & Therapeutic Tutor - Flexible, Central Essex

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local Chelmsford placements

Professional development

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking Academic & Therapeutic Tutors to deliver 1-to-1 and small-group support across the Chelmsford Cluster. You will work with pupils who have SEMH, SEND, neurodivergent profiles, or school anxiety, building trust and re-engaging students in learning.

The role covers central Essex with local placements, flexible hours, and a focus on emotional regulation, safeguarding, and measurable educational progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or complex nurture needs.
• Strong delivery in core subjects (English, Maths, Science) or dedicated therapeutic mentoring.
• Excellent communication, active listening and conflict de-escalation skills.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Targeted Academic Delivery: Plan and deliver structured sessions aligned to functional skills or national curriculum.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional resilience and self-esteem.
• Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs): Set targets, adapt teaching methods, track milestones.
• Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Work: Maintain high safeguarding standards and liaise with local authorities, schools and families.
• Reporting & Feedback: Provide concise qualitative feedback documenting engagement and progression.

Skills

Subject delivery

Communication

Active listening

Trauma-informed approach

DBS checked

Education

QTS/QTLS

HLTA qualification

Therapeutic qualifications

Job description

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking Academic & Therapeutic Tutors to deliver 1-to-1 and small-group support across the Chelmsford Cluster. You will work with pupils who have SEMH, SEND, neurodivergent profiles, or school anxiety, building trust and re-engaging students in learning.

The role covers central Essex with local placements, flexible hours, and a focus on emotional regulation, safeguarding, and measurable educational progress.