Secondary Tutor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking SEMH Tutors to support secondary pupils in Thurrock who need consistent, patient, and skilled help to re-engage with learning.

You will work 10-15 hours per week, primarily 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, in school or base settings, providing steady, compassionate support. You'll build trusting relationships, support both academic progress and emotional regulation, and report progress to schools and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Building strong professional relationships
• Creating safe and structured learning environments
• Supporting both academic progress and emotional regulation
• Providing a consistent and dependable presence for each pupil
• Recording attendance accurately
• Monitoring and documenting pupil progress
• Providing updates for schools and other professionals
• Maintaining clear and professional records
• Observations contributing to EHCP reviews and multi-agency discussions

Job description

SEMH Tutor - Thurrock

Make a Real Difference in a Young Person's Life

Are you the kind of educator who sees the child behind the behaviour?

Do you understand that progress isn't always measured by grades, but by trust, resilience, confidence, and the small wins achieved along the way?

We're looking for dedicated tutors in the Thurrock area who want to do more than teach. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people who need consistent, patient, and skilled support to re-engage with learning.

The Role

Most of our referrals are for secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and other complex needs. Many have struggled in mainstream education and benefit from structured, reliable support.

You'll be:

• Building strong professional relationships
• Creating safe and structured learning environments
• Supporting both academic progress and emotional regulation
• Providing a consistent and dependable presence for each pupil

Availability

To be considered, you must be able to commit to:

• 10-15 hours per week minimum
• Core hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm
• Availability Monday to Friday

Consistency is essential, as many pupils thrive on routine and predictable support.

Beyond Teaching

Professional communication and accurate reporting are a key part of the role.

You will be responsible for:

• Recording attendance accurately
• Monitoring and documenting pupil progress
• Providing updates for schools and other professionals
• Maintaining clear and professional records

Your observations may contribute to EHCP reviews, school planning, and multi-agency discussions, making attention to