SEMH Tutor

AP Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources and培训

CPD opportunities

Tutor platform with trainings

Direct impact on individual students

Education Coordinator support

Fast onboarding

Referrals from local authorities

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEMH Tutors to provide 1:1 support in Gloucester and surrounding areas. You will work with learners with complex needs in a flexible, term-time setting, delivering targeted sessions to help them access education.

Roles involve delivering core subjects or SEMH-based activities, applying positive behaviour strategies, and coordinating with specialist professionals. Ongoing assessments and progress reports ensure individual goals are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Minimum two years' relevant UK experience in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects or SEMH-specific teaching.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform progress.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with SALT/OT/Social Workers as needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

Teaching or tutoring

SEND/SEMH experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate mindset

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

UK education experience (2+ years)

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) – Gloucester

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Hourly Rate: £25-35/hour

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 Gloucester 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)


• ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)


• Autism Spectrum Condition


• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)


• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)


• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific


• 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.