Calm, Patient SEND/SEMH Tutor - 1:1 Support

Quantum Scholars; Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, supportive SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to young people in Wells, Somerset. The role is in-person and requires experience with SEND/SEMH and adapting teaching to individual needs.

You will build positive relationships, support emotional regulation, and help learners engage with English, Maths, Science or other subjects. A calm, flexible approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Experience supporting learners who have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• Experience in a school, tutoring, Alternative Provision, EOTAS or similar educational setting.
• Ability to adapt teaching and support to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Adapting lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Supporting learners across the primary or secondary curriculum where appropriate.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted support.
• Supporting learners who may experience anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement.
• Supporting young people who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches where required.
• Helping learners build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Using learners' interests and strengths to encourage engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive engagement with education.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with learners.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Skills

SEND/SEMH tutoring

One-to-one tutoring

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, supportive SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to young people in Wells, Somerset. The role is in-person and requires experience with SEND/SEMH and adapting teaching to individual needs.

You will build positive relationships, support emotional regulation, and help learners engage with English, Maths, Science or other subjects. A calm, flexible approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.