EOTAS Tutor – Somerset

Quantum Scholars; Frome; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking an experienced EOTAS Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged learner in Somerset. The role is in-person, with sessions possibly taking place at the learner's home or in a suitable community setting.

The successful candidate will have SEND/SEMH experience, be patient and flexible, and capable of adapting teaching methods to meet emotional and behavioural needs. Safeguarding and building positive relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged learners with SEND/SEMH.
• Experience delivering one-to-one tuition or outreach support.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual emotional/behavioural needs.
• Confident in building positive relationships with young learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged learner in Somerset.
• Support GCSE-level learning, revision, and exam preparation where appropriate.
• Identify gaps and provide targeted educational support.
• Adapt teaching methods and pace to meet individual needs and interests.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tuition

Patient and empathetic

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

EOTAS Tutor - Somerset

Location: Somerset
Phase: Secondary
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced EOTAS Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged young person in Somerset who is receiving education other than at school (EOTAS).

The successful tutor will have experience supporting secondary-aged learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching approach, resources and session pace to meet individual learning needs, helping the young person build confidence, re‑engage with education and make progress at a suitable pace.

Experience supporting young people who experience anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable. The tutor should be patient, flexible and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships, establish appropriate boundaries and create a calm, supportive learning environment.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work. Sessions may take place in the young person's home or a suitable community setting, depending on their needs.

The role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged young person receiving EOTAS provision.

• Supporting learning across the secondary curriculum, including English, Maths, Science or other subjects suited to the tutor's experience and the learner's needs.

• Supporting GCSE-level learning, revision and exam preparation where appropriate.

• Identifying gaps in knowledge and providing targeted educational support.

• Adapting teaching methods, resources and session pace to suit individual learning styles, abilities and interests.

• Breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps to encourage understanding and progress.

• Supporting a young person who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education, including school avoidance, anxiety or disengagement.

• Responding calmly and consistently to challenging or unpredictable behaviour.

• Using positive behaviour strategies, clear boundaries and appropriate de‑escalation techniques where required.

• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner to encourage engagement and motivation.

• Supporting the development of confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning habits.

• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.

• Using the learner's interests and strengths to make sessions engaging and accessible.

• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's education.

• Working collaboratively with relevant professionals to support the young person's educational progress.

• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

• Experience delivering one-to-one tuition, personalised educational support or outreach provision.

• Experience supporting learners who face barriers to mainstream education.

• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

• Confidence responding calmly to difficult or unpredictable situations.

• A patient, empathetic, resilient and consistent approach.

• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

• Confidence supporting learners who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from education.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Reliability and a commitment to helping young people make progress.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• An enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.