Outreach Tutor

AP Education; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DASA Rewards Access

24/7 GP access

BP Fuel offers

Discounts on shopping and essentials

Professional indemnity insurance

Job summary

AP Education is recruiting Outreach Tutors to provide one-to-one support for CYP across Cheltenham and surrounding regions. You will tailor sessions to individual needs, building confidence and re-engagement with learning while working with an Education Coordinator.

Ideal candidates have SEMH tutoring experience and a background in education or related settings. Flexible, term-time hours and guaranteed weekly pay are highlighted as benefits, with DBS clearance being part of safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring or supporting CYP with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Background in education, youth work, mentoring or related therapeutic setting.
• QTS or HLTA qualifications preferred; applicants with two years' UK experience may be considered without formal teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face, one-to-one English, maths or science tutoring and SEMH mentoring.
• Build trusting relationships to help learners feel safe and engaged.
• Assess starting points, plan sessions and monitor progress.
• Maintain attendance records and progress reports; collaborate with families and the Education Coordinator.

Skills

SEMH tutoring

CYP support

Communication skills

Independent work

Record-keeping

Education

QTS or HLTA

UK teaching experience 2+ yrs

Job description

Job Title: Outreach Tutor

Meaningful work. Individual support. A dedicated team that cares.

Join us in our mission to make sure No Child is Left Behind.

At AP Education, we provide personalised, one-to-one Alternative Provision for children and young people (CYP) who cannot access education in a traditional setting. We help them rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning and work towards positive next steps.

We're looking for compassionate, creative and committed SEMH Tutors across Cheltenham and the surrounding regions to join our team.

What makes working with AP Education different?

You’re supported from the start.

We take time to understand each learner’s needs, strengths and interests before a placement begins. We arrange detailed planning meetings, complete risk assessments and attend the initial start-up with you, helping you feel informed and prepared.

You have a dedicated Education Coordinator.

Your Coordinator provides ongoing guidance, monitors attendance and progress, and works alongside you to overcome challenges and adapt support where needed. You'll be part of a team working towards shared outcomes, with a consistent point of contact throughout the placement.

We invest in your development.

Access free CPD and training led by our Head of Education, including trauma-informed practice and supporting learners with additional needs. Our bespoke tutor platform also provides training materials, videos and practical resources.

We give you the tools to make learning meaningful.

Every learner has an allocated resource budget, allowing you to choose materials suited to their interests and needs. You'll also have access to baseline assessment tools, downloadable resources and curriculum platforms to support creative, personalised sessions.

Your work makes a difference.

Through regular communication, attendance monitoring, progress reports and structured reviews, we recognise achievements, identify barriers and help learners work towards their individual goals.

We value our tutors.

We offer flexible, term-time working, guaranteed weekly pay even when a learner is unable to attend, and opportunities for further placements as referrals arise through our local authority partnerships.

Benefits that reward you, too

We recognise the commitment it takes to support CYP facing barriers to education. That's why we provide free access to DASA Rewards, a benefits platform designed to help you save money and support your wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• 24/7 GP access for convenient medical guidance whenever you need it.
• Fuel savings, including BP Fuel offers, to help with the cost of travelling to learners.
• Thousands of retail discounts and cashback offers across shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, cinema, holidays and everyday essentials.
• Instant digital shopping vouchers with cashback on participating retailers.
• Discounted gym memberships through participating providers.
• Specialist mortgage support for contractors and flexible workers.
• Professional indemnity insurance benefits, subject to eligibility and scheme terms.
• Additional offers and services through the DASA Rewards platform.

DASA advertises the potential to save up to £2,000 a year, depending on individual spending and use of available offers.

The role

You’ll deliver face-to-face, one-to-one support for learners from Early Years to Key Stage 4, tailoring your approach to their needs, interests and starting points.

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering English, maths and science tuition, or SEMH-focused mentoring.
• Building trusting relationships that help learners feel safe and ready to engage.
• Using creative, flexible approaches to overcome barriers to learning.
• Assessing starting points and supporting academic progress, confidence and engagement.
• Planning purposeful sessions and maintaining attendance records and progress reports.
• Working with families, your Education Coordinator and other professionals.
• Contributing to reviews and supporting successful transitions into education or other appropriate next steps.

Who you’ll support

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Autism.
• Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
• Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

What we’re looking for

We're interested in people who build positive relationships, think creatively and adapt their approach to help individual learners succeed.

• Experience teaching, tutoring or supporting CYP with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• A background in education, youth work, mentoring or a relevant therapeutic setting.
• QTS or HLTA qualifications, although applicants with at least two years' relevant UK experience may also be considered without formal teaching qualifications.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• A patient, compassionate and proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a wider team.
• Above all, we're looking for people who share our commitment to helping CYP move forward.

AP Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of CYP. Successful applicants must complete an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment and compliance processes. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.