Autism and ADHD Specialist Tutor (1:1 Support) – Southend

AP Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Tutor to provide face-to-face 1:1 support in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas. You will work with learners from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects and SEND-focused support, with a compassionate, patient approach.

You will conduct assessments, prepare progress reports, and liaise with professionals to enable multi-agency collaboration. DBS enhanced checks are required; flexible term-time hours offered with guaranteed weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; applicants with 2 years UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; compassionate and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific instruction.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals (SALT, OT, Social Workers) for multi-agency collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Education Coordinators to ensure smooth placement processes.

Skills

SEND/SEMH tutoring

Education background

QTS/HLTA preferred

Communication skills

Compassionate & proactive

Education

QTS/HLTA preferred

Two years UK experience without qualifications

Job description

Autism and ADHD Specialist Tutor (1:1 Support) – Southend

Location:Southend-On-Sea

Hourly Rate:£20-£25

Flexible Hours: Up to 30per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting.

We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs inSouthend on Seaand 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 provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.Candidate Profile:

Candidate Profile:

• 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' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality