SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) – Norfolk

AP Education; Diss; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Training sessions with Head of Educ. (

CPD opportunities

Job summary

AP Education is collaborating with local authorities to deliver customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for learners with complex needs in Norfolk. This SEMH Tutor role in Diss offers £28-£35 per hour and flexible, term-time only hours.

You will support learners with SEMH needs, ACEs, autism and related challenges. Responsibilities include delivering core subjects, applying positive behaviour strategies, preparing progress reports, and coordinating with SALT/OT and social workers as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; however, applicants with two years UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 liaise with SALT, OT, or Social Workers for collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEMH tutoring experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate and proactive

Initiative-taking mindset

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

2+ years UK experience without qualifications welcome

Job description

SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) – Norfolk

Location:Diss

Hourly Rate: £28- £35

Flexible Hours: Up to 10-30 hoursper 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 Norfolk 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


• 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.

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