SEMH Tutor

Connex Education; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education support organization in Leeds is seeking an SEMH Tutor to provide personalized tutoring to students with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, a strong understanding of safeguarding, and the ability to deliver practical, vocational learning. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Access to Tutor Toolkit skills development package

Clear progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor role

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN/PMLD needs.
• Ability to motivate students with varying levels of communication ability.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions to students.
• Plan and deliver a curriculum incorporating vocational skills.
• Support students' social, emotional, and communication development.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEN/PMLD needs

Ability to build rapport with students

Confidence in delivering practical, vocational learning

Understanding of safeguarding protocols

Patience and empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or youth work

Job description

Role: SEMH Tutor

Location: Face-to-Face, in Home or School, Leeds/ Wakefield

Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours,

Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time Options Available

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions to students with SEMH needs, ensuring engagement and progress in their learning.

• Plan and deliver a practical, hands‑on curriculum, incorporating vocational skills such as plastering, bricklaying, mechanics, or other trade‑based activities to foster engagement and real‑world learning.

• Integrate multi‑sensory approaches, music, creative activities, and sensory play to support learners’ individual needs.

• Link core academic learning (e.g. literacy and numeracy) to practical, real‑life applications to enhance motivation and understanding.

• Develop and adapt lesson plans to suit a wide range of learning styles, physical abilities, and emotional needs.

• Support students’ social, emotional, and communication development alongside their academic progress.

• Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment tailored to each pupil.

• Collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure consistent and cohesive support for each student.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN/PMLD needs.

• Ability to build rapport and motivate students with varying levels of engagement and communication ability.

• Confidence in delivering practical, vocational, and trade‑related learning that supports core educational outcomes.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.

• Patience, empathy, and flexibility to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs.

• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or vocational training are desirable.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year.

• Free access to our Tutor Toolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.

• You will be measured against our 22 standards of tutoring excellence and provided ongoing skills development as required.

• Professional Tutor Quality Mark.

• Clear progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor role.

• Competitive daily rate.

• PAYE paid weekly.

• 10% PPA paid of contact time with pupils.

If you are passionate about education and have experience or interest in using vocational skills and practical learning to support young people with SEMH/SEN/PMLD challenges, we would love to hear from you!

Protected Characteristics:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [e-mail] or call 01422 484377.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.