SEMH Tutor

AP Education; Cheltenham; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Guaranteed weekly pay

Résumé du poste

AP Education is seeking SEMH Tutors to deliver one-to-one support in Cheltenham for learners with SEND/SEMH needs. You will work with students from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects or SEMH mentoring, and coordinate with SALT, OT, or social workers as needed.

You will perform assessments, provide progress reports, and help learners transition back to mainstream or specialist education. The role offers guaranteed weekly pay and ongoing CPD opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; applicants with 2+ years UK experience without qualifications welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsabilités

• Deliver face-to-face 1:1 support with learners.
• Teach core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH mentoring.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies.
• Provide therapeutic, adaptable education meeting individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform support.
• Prepare progress reports and liaise with SALT/OT/Social Workers as needed.
• Manage attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education.

Connaissances

SEND/SEMH tutoring experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate and reliable

Formation

Background in education/youth work/therapeutic settings

QTS or HLTA preferred

Description du poste

SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) – Cheltenham

Location: Cheltenham

Hourly Rate: £25-35/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEMH Tutors, SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Cheltenham and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, with the opportunity to work with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific mentoring
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.