In-Person EOTAS Tutor — 1:1 Secondary Support

Academics; Minehead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars are seeking a patient, experienced EOTAS Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to a learner in Minehead. This in-person role requires safeguarding and DBS checks, and you will tailor lessons to suit a secondary-aged student with SEND/SEMH needs, helping them rebuild confidence and engagement with education.

You will support GCSE preparation, monitor progress and adapt your teaching pace and resources to individual learning needs, creating a calm,

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged learners.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support.
• Experience supporting learners who have barriers to mainstream education.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Experience supporting learners with anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement would be desirable.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one tuition to a secondary-aged learner accessing EOTAS provision.
• Supporting the learner with their academic and educational development across relevant subjects.
• Identifying gaps in knowledge and providing targeted support.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources and lesson pace to suit individual learning needs.
• Breaking down complex concepts into manageable and accessible steps.
• Supporting literacy, numeracy, study skills and independent learning where appropriate.
• Supporting GCSE preparation and examination skills where relevant.
• Helping the learner develop positive attitudes towards education and learning.
• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Supporting a learner who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.
• Helping the learner develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Encouraging engagement and gradually building positive learning routines.
• Using the learner's interests, strengths and preferred learning styles to make sessions engaging and accessible.
• Supporting learners who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, school avoidance or challenging behaviour.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches where required.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's education.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Quantum Scholars are seeking a patient, experienced EOTAS Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to a learner in Minehead. This in-person role requires safeguarding and DBS checks, and you will tailor lessons to suit a secondary-aged student with SEND/SEMH needs, helping them rebuild confidence and engagement with education.

You will support GCSE preparation, monitor progress and adapt your teaching pace and resources to individual learning needs, creating a calm,