In-Person SEND/SEMH Maths Tutor – Minehead

Quantum Scholars; Minehead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars in Minehead is seeking a patient SEND/SEMH Maths Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition for a secondary learner in a calm, supportive setting. You will bring strong Maths knowledge and SEND/SEMH experience, with excellent boundaries and positive strategies to engage the learner.

Experience with school avoidance or anxiety is valued. This in-person role requires DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK, with collaboration with parents and professionals to promote

Qualifications

• Strong Maths knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Maths.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Significant experience supporting young people who display challenging behaviour.
• Confidence managing challenging, distressed or unpredictable behaviour appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one Maths tuition to a secondary-aged learner.
• Supporting a young person with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Supporting learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
• Establishing clear boundaries, routines and expectations.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement.
• Remaining calm, patient and consistent during challenging situations.
• Using appropriate de-escalation strategies where required.
• Adapting Maths lessons, resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting areas including number, algebra, geometry, statistics, ratio, proportion and problem solving.
• Identifying gaps in knowledge and addressing areas of difficulty.
• Supporting GCSE Maths where appropriate.
• Helping the learner develop confidence and positive attitudes towards Maths.
• Supporting a young person who may experience anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to encourage engagement.
• Developing independence, resilience and confidence.
• 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 young person's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Skills

Secondary Maths

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Quantum Scholars in Minehead is seeking a patient SEND/SEMH Maths Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition for a secondary learner in a calm, supportive setting. You will bring strong Maths knowledge and SEND/SEMH experience, with excellent boundaries and positive strategies to engage the learner.

Experience with school avoidance or anxiety is valued. This in-person role requires DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK, with collaboration with parents and professionals to promote