Secondary SEMH Tutor - Consett

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Consett is seeking a patient Secondary SEMH tutor to deliver 1:1 Maths and English tuition for students unable to access mainstream education. You will work with pupils who may have emotional regulation difficulties and challenging behaviours, providing a safe, nurturing learning environment tailored to their pace.

You will plan personalised lessons to meet individual needs, support SEMH and SEND requirements, and help students re-engage with education while building trust

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS required.
• Experience supporting SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Experience with disengaged students or those excluded from mainstream education.
• Experience in a PRU or alternative provision desirable.
• Calm, patient, resilient and empathetic approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide two education references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Maths and English tuition at GCSE and Functional Skills level (Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2).
• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Support students with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, emotional regulation and behavioural needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships to encourage engagement and improve attitudes towards learning.
• Implement appropriate behaviour management strategies and provide consistent boundaries.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patience

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Maths & English SEMH / SEND 1:1 Tuition

This is a rewarding opportunity for a patient, nurturing and resilient teacher or tutor who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, building positive relationships and helping them re-engage with education through personalised, relationship-based learning.

About the Role

As a Secondary SEMH Tutor in Consett, you will deliver 1:1 tuition to secondary-aged students who are unable to access mainstream education.

Many of these young people have experienced disrupted education and may present with emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviours, anxiety, low confidence or difficulties building positive relationships with adults.

You will provide a safe, structured and supportive learning environment, taking a nurturing and flexible approach to help students develop trust, improve engagement and make academic progress at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Maths and English tuition at GCSE and Functional Skills level (Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2).
• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Support students with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, emotional regulation and behavioural needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships to encourage engagement and improve attitudes towards learning.
• Implement appropriate behaviour management strategies and provide consistent boundaries.

Role Details

• Location: Consett
• Pay: Up to 30 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Hours: Up to 6 hours per week per student.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Ongoing, with the aim of improving engagement and supporting reintegration into mainstream education where appropriate.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Experience working with students who are disengaged from mainstream education or have experienced exclusion.
• Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, specialist SEMH setting or similar environment would be highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, resilient and empathetic approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• Ability to provide two years of education references.