In-Person SEND Tutor — 1:1 GCSE & SEMH Support

Quantum Scholars; Wells; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a SEND Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to secondary-aged learners in Wells, Somerset. The role focuses on learners with SEND/SEMH needs, adapting teaching to individual styles to build confidence and progress.

You will work in-person with a calm, patient approach, supporting GCSE-level learning where appropriate and maintaining safeguarding standards. Prior experience with anxious or disengaged learners is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged learners with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Experience delivering one-to-one tuition or personalised educational support.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual academic and emotional needs.
• Confidence supporting GCSE-level learning where appropriate.
• Experience supporting anxious, disengaged or reluctant learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one educational support to secondary-aged learners.
• Support learning across relevant secondary curriculum subjects depending on tutor experience.
• Support GCSE-level learning and exam preparation where appropriate.
• Identify gaps in knowledge and develop targeted activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and session structures to individual needs.
• Break down challenging concepts to foster understanding and independence.
• Support learners with anxiety, low confidence or disengagement.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Build trusting professional relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Encourage confidence, motivation, resilience and good study habits.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to parents and other professionals.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality and safeguarding.

Skills

SEND Tutor experience

One-to-one tuition

Secondary education

Behaviour support

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking a SEND Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to secondary-aged learners in Wells, Somerset. The role focuses on learners with SEND/SEMH needs, adapting teaching to individual styles to build confidence and progress.

You will work in-person with a calm, patient approach, supporting GCSE-level learning where appropriate and maintaining safeguarding standards. Prior experience with anxious or disengaged learners is advantageous.