One-to-One Secondary English Tutor (SEND/SEMH)

Quantum Scholars; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, experienced Secondary English SEND Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to a young learner in Taunton. The role is in-person and focuses on rebuilding confidence and progress in English, including reading, writing, and GCSE preparation where appropriate.

You will adapt teaching approaches to meet emotional and behavioural needs, build a trusting relationship, and collaborate with parents and other professionals while upholding safeguarding and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one English tuition to a secondary-aged learner with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Support the secondary English curriculum and GCSE preparation where appropriate.
• Develop reading, writing, spelling, grammar, comprehension and vocabulary skills.
• Supporting English Language and English Literature where appropriate.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted academic support.
• Adapting lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Breaking complex tasks into manageable and accessible steps.
• Developing confidence in written expression, reading comprehension and analytical skills.
• Supporting a learner 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.
• Supporting learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour where appropriate.
• Developing confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Supporting revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the young person.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Skills

English tutoring

Secondary education

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

Adapt teaching style

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

DBS check and references

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, experienced Secondary English SEND Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to a young learner in Taunton. The role is in-person and focuses on rebuilding confidence and progress in English, including reading, writing, and GCSE preparation where appropriate.

You will adapt teaching approaches to meet emotional and behavioural needs, build a trusting relationship, and collaborate with parents and other professionals while upholding safeguarding and