SEN Tutor

AP Education; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Education Coordinator support

Quick onboarding process

Ongoing placements with referrals

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTA s in Bury St Edmunds to deliver 1:1 support for learners with a range of needs. You will work closely with families and schools to tailor interventions and monitor progress.

You will support learners from Early Years to KS4, delivering Maths, English, Science or SEND-specific guidance, using a therapeutic, patient approach and regular progress updates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; two years' UK experience welcome without qualifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• You'll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, with learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific support.
• Employ positive behaviour strategies and a therapeutic approach.
• Perform baseline assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare progress reports and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Manage attendance reporting and assist transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

SEND tutoring experience

Communication skills

Youth work background

Therapeutic approach

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

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.
• 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.