In-Person Primary SEND/SEMH Tutor - One-to-One Support

Academics; Minehead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient and experienced Primary SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support for a learner in Minehead, in person. The role focuses on building confidence, independence and positive attitudes toward education within a calm, nurturing setting.

Applicants should have SEND/SEMH experience with primary-aged children, a patient and empathetic approach, and the ability to adapt lessons to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Experience supporting children with barriers to learning or accessing mainstream education.
• Ability to adapt teaching and support to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with children.
• Experience supporting children who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from learning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to a primary-aged learner.
• Supporting a child with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Adapting lessons, resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting English, Maths and other areas of the primary curriculum according to the tutor's experience.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted support.
• Breaking learning into manageable and accessible steps.
• Supporting children who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or disengagement.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using engaging and creative activities to encourage participation.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to support engagement.
• Developing confidence, independence and resilience.
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance during periods of frustration or difficulty.
• 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 child's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the child.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

Adapt teaching to individual needs

Patience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient and experienced Primary SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support for a learner in Minehead, in person. The role focuses on building confidence, independence and positive attitudes toward education within a calm, nurturing setting.

Applicants should have SEND/SEMH experience with primary-aged children, a patient and empathetic approach, and the ability to adapt lessons to individual needs.