SEMH Tutor

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEMH Tutor to support students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role involves delivering personalized sessions and building trusting relationships to help pupils thrive academically and personally. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH needs and a relevant teaching qualification. Flexible working patterns and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH strategies

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH or SEN.
• Strong subject knowledge in core curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 or small-group sessions across core subjects.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Flexibility

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Level 4-6 qualification in an educational setting

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Job description

Job Title: SEMH Tutor

Location: B12 Area, Birmingham

Salary: £25- £38.25 per hour

Contract Type: Flexible Hours (Term-time only available)

Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

About the role

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges?

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Tutor to work with pupils with SEMH needs in the B12 area of Birmingham. This rewarding role involves supporting learners who may not thrive in mainstream education, helping them rebuild confidence, achieve academic goals, and develop essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 or small-group sessions across core subjects (English, Maths, Science).
2. Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs, emotional regulation levels, and learning styles of each pupil.
3. Build trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or have experienced trauma.
4. Collaborate with SENCOs, teaching staff, and external professionals to track progress and support wider development.
5. Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and a positive attitude to learning.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH or SEN.
• Strong subject knowledge in core curriculum areas.
• A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to teaching.
• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management.
• Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or relevant tutoring/mentoring experience.
• If not QTS, then a Level 4-6 qualification in an educational setting is imperative.

We Offer:

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH strategies and trauma-informed practice.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact on a young person's life.