SEMH Tutor

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Tutor to provide personalized tutoring for students with special educational needs. This rewarding role involves creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that incorporate vocational skills and practical applications. You'll support students' social, emotional, and academic development while collaborating with parents and professionals to ensure cohesive support. With flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. Join a team that values diversity and equal opportunities in education.

Benefits

Free access to Tutor Toolkit

Ongoing skills development

Formal qualifications opportunities

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH/SEN/PMLD needs.
• Relevant qualifications in education or youth work are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tutoring sessions to students with SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver a practical, hands-on curriculum.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEN/PMLD needs

Building rapport with students

Delivering practical vocational learning

Understanding safeguarding protocols

Patience and empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in education

Vocational training qualifications

Tools

Tutor Toolkit

Job description

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Role: SEMH Tutor

Location: Face-to-Face, in Home or School, Wigan

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.
• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year, offering a rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. Benefits include free access to our Tutor Toolkit with over 34 courses, ongoing skills development, and formal qualifications such as Level 3 Teaching and Learning and Level 5 TEFL. There is a clear progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor role, with a competitive daily rate.

If you are passionate about education and interested 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. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, respecting cultural and religious diversity, and valuing merit above all. Discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability is not tolerated.

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 [emailprotected] or call 01422 484377.