Alternative Provision Tutor

Esland; Silsoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education pension scheme (double match

Life insurance

Induction & ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Green Hybrid and EV car scheme

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Monthly recognition awards

Employee benefits scheme E-Together

Job summary

Esland Bedford School is seeking an Alternative Provision Tutor to work 1:1 with selected pupils through the school's internal AP programme. The role focuses on re-engagement and long-term wellbeing within a nurturing SEMH environment.

You will plan and deliver targeted activities, maintain Support Plans, and collaborate with carers, teachers and the SLT to ensure pupils receive appropriate support and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting or Alternative Provision.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain Support Plans for specific pupils.
• Mentor individual pupils and support re-engagement.
• Deliver ½ day AP sessions, including off-site sessions.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and young people.
• Liaise with SLT to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
• Participate in meetings affecting pupil welfare and progress.
• Provide feedback to parents and teachers as needed.
• Collaborate with senior staff and support teams.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths C or above

Job description

Location: Bedford School - Silsoe, Bedford

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Education

Location: Bedford School - Silsoe, Bedford

Compensation: £25,710 - £28,515 / year

Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £25,710 to £28,515

Closing Date: 12:00pm, Friday 20th November 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Job Start: February 2026 (or sooner)

Esland Bedford School are seeking an Alternative Provision Tutor to work 1:1 with selected school pupils through the school’s internal Alternative Provision offer.

Our school is an independent SEMH special school for up to 70 children aged 8-18. The school provides education to day pupils, and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time.

We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings. Likewise, we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools.

The Role

We are seeking candidates with experience of working 1:1 with pupils away from a classroom environment, planning and delivering activities aimed at re-engaging young people with a history of school non-attendance or disengagement.

The role goes beyond academic tutoring and is suitable to candidates who have experience working in the alternative provision space or non-school settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing and maintaining Support Plans for specific pupils
• Mentoring individual pupils
• Delivering ½ day AP sessions, including away from school site, to referred pupils
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure pupils who are identified as being in need of support receive appropriate support
• Taking part in any relevant meetings to assist with pupil welfare e.g. review meetings with parents/carers and external agencies
• Feedback and liaison with parents where applicable
• Feedback and liaison with teachers and other support staff
• Feedback and liaison with Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

The nature of the role is such that flexibility and self-motivation are crucial to success.

What We Can Offer

There are so many reasons to join us. From competitive pay to fast-track progression opportunities, we offer a whole host of well-being benefits, the use of our holiday home when you need a break, as well as a warm family work environment and a company culture focused on fun!

We can offer:

• A competitive salary
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

Essential Requirements

• Grade C or above at GCSE for English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar setting, or Alternative Provision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with young people with Autism, ADHD and/or Anxiety
• Full UK Driver’s Licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Experience of providing support with vocational skills (art, craft, music, cooking)
• Experience of delivering vocational qualifications such as Kings Trust, Arts Award or ASDAN

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.