SEN Tutor

Ackerman Pierce Education; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,147,000 - 28,206,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Curriculum platform access

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Education coordinator support

Job summary

AP Education in Bury St Edmunds is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers and HLTA staff to deliver face-to-face 1:1 support for learners with complex needs from Early Years to KS4. You will work with Maths, English or Science, or SEND-specific programmes.

You will apply positive behaviour strategies, provide therapeutic guidance, and perform assessments to tailor interventions. Regular progress reports and multi-agency liaison are expected, including SALT/OT/Social Workers.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support for learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific support.
• Implement behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to meet individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with SALT, OT, or Social Workers.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

SEND/SEMH experience

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Two years UK teaching experience

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Bury St Edmunds

Location:Bury St Edmunds

Hourly Rate: £ 25- £35 per week

Flexible Hours: Up to 15 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 SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding regions.

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

• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• 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, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-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.
• DedicatedEducation 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.