KS3 KS4 SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) - Maldon

AP Education; Maldon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

CPD opportunities

Education Coordinator assistance

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a KS3/KS4 SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) in Maldon to work with learners with complex needs on a 1:1 basis during term-time. The role offers up to 30 hours per week with a competitive hourly rate of £28–£30.

You will deliver the subject curriculum or SEND-focused learning, apply positive behaviour strategies, complete regular progress reports, and coordinate with external professionals to support pupil progress and transition back to mainstream or specialist provision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; two years UK experience without qualifications accepted.
• Experience delivering the SUBJECT curriculum to a high standard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the SUBJECT Curriculum or SEND-specific.
• Implement positive behaviour management using constructive strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, meeting individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals to support multi-agency collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND/SEMH tutoring

Strong communication

Positive behaviour strategies

Baseline assessments

Education

QTS or HLTA

Two years UK teaching/education experience

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

KS3, KS4SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) –Maldon

Location:Maldon

Hourly Rate:£28 -£30

Flexible Hours: Up to 30per week | Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs inMaldon and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the SUBJECT Curriculum or SEND-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Experience delivering the SUBJECT curriculum to a high standard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality