SEMH Primary Tutor

senploy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized education agency is looking for a part-time SEMH Maths and English tutor based in Honingham, Norfolk. The role involves delivering tailored intervention sessions that support emotional well-being and academic re-engagement for students. Candidates should have experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and the ability to create a safe learning environment. This temporary, term-time only position offers a pay rate of £30 per session.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one.
• Background in youth work, PRU's, or alternative provision is desirable.
• Training in Team Teach, MAPA, de-escalation, or similar strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke intervention sessions of English and Maths.
• Create and maintain a consistent, trusting relationship with the student.
• Adapt content to meet the student's academic level and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs

Ability to build rapport quickly

Nurturing and calm approach

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SEMH Maths and English tutor

Location: Honingham, Norfolk

Pay Rate: £30

Hours: Part-Time | 2 per week

Job Type: Temporary | Term-Time Only

The focus will be on re-engaging the student with learning, building emotional resilience, and developing key functional skills in a safe and structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke intervention sessions of English and Maths that support emotional well-being, resilience, and academic re-engagement.
• Create and maintain a consistent, trusting relationship with the student.
• Adapt content to meet the student's academic level and emotional needs, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
• Incorporate Art activities within sessions to promote the student's creativity.
• Implement strategies that support self-regulation, positive behaviour, and confidence-building.
• Collaborate with parents/ carers and wider professionals to ensure a cohesive support plan.
• Track and report on student progress and emotional development regularly.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or similar challenges.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish a safe space for learning.
• A nurturing, calm, and patient approach to managing behaviour and emotional outbursts.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one.

Desirable

• Background in youth work, PRU's, alternative provision, or mental health support.
• Training in Team Teach, MAPA, de-escalation, or similar behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledge of restorative practice and trauma-informed teaching.

This is a powerful opportunity to positively influence a young person's educational and emotional journey — ideal for passionate professionals who believe in second chances and personalised learning.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this role. All successful applicants will undergo full safeguarding and vetting checks prior to placement.