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Randstad UK; South Woodham Ferrers; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a Qualified Teacher (QTS) to deliver 1:1 academic tuition and mentoring for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils who are outside formal education. Sessions occur in local community venues or online, with flexible part-time hours and an hourly rate of £40‑£50, depending on qualifications and experience.

The role supports students with EBSA, high anxiety, or neurodiversity, helping them rebuild confidence and reintegrate back into school or alternative provision through patient,

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification is essential.
• Proven track record of delivering 1:1 academic tuition and mentoring.
• Experience supporting EBSA, high anxiety, or neurodiversity in learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science) aligned to learner level.
• Support emotional regulation, anxiety management, and resilience.
• Facilitate reintegration by coordinating with families, schools, and local authorities.

Skills

QTS

1:1 Tuition

Reintegration Mentoring

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Role: Qualified Teacher (QTS) - 1:1 Specialist Tutor & Reintegration Mentor

Location:

Various community locations and school sites (Local Authority / Regional)

Hours:

Flexible part-time hours (Typically 6-12 hours per week, afternoon or morning sessions)

Pay Rate:

Competitive hourly rate (£40.00 - £50.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type:

Part-time / Sessional / Self-Employed Contractor

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, highly skilled

Qualified Teachers (QTS)

to deliver combined 1:1 academic tuition and mentoring for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils who are currently out of formal education settings.

Many of the students we support experience

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

, severe anxiety, and social, emotional, or neurodiverse needs (such as ASD, ADHD, or sensory processing differences). We are looking for empathetic educators to act as a consistent, single point of contact-helping students rebuild their confidence in learning while supporting a gradual, planned reintegration back into school or alternative provision.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 Academic Tuition:

Deliver personalised, low-stakes tuition in core subjects (English, Mathematics, and/or Science) tailored to the student's individual learning level and interests.

Use flexible, bite-sized learning approaches, incorporating regular brain and movement breaks to prevent cognitive overload.

Re-engage students who are working below age-related expectations in a supportive, pressure-free environment.

Help students build a practical toolkit of strategies for emotional regulation, anxiety management, and personal resilience.

Incorporate the student's personal interests (e.g., sports, arts, gaming) into sessions to foster rapport and self-efficacy.

Work collaboratively with school link staff, parents/carers, and multi-agency networks (such as local authority officers, health professionals, and support services).

Utilise standard tracking tools (e.g., return-to-school care plans and readiness checklists) to monitor wellbeing and educational progress.

Facilitate low-demand transitions from safe community venues (e.g., local libraries) to quiet, structured visits on school sites.

Key Requirements & Experience

Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification is essential.

Specialist Experience:

Proven track record of working with children or young people with

EBSA, high anxiety, neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD), or low confidence

.

Relational Approach:

Patient, calm, adaptive, and skilled in relationship-based, low-demand, or trauma-informed practice.

Experience managing transition anxiety, avoidance, or freezing behaviors using co-regulation techniques rather than pressure.

Compliance & Travel:

Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willing to undergo one), full UK driving licence, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Hours:

Scheduled around pupil availability, typically delivered in 2-hour sessions during school hours or early afternoons.

Venues:

Sessions initial take place in local community settings (e.g., local libraries, community centers) or online, working towards gradual reintegration onto school premises.