SEN Tutor

CAMHS Professionals Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual contract

Full induction and training

Safeguarding training

Equipment pack provided

Job summary

EFWS (Education and Family Wellbeing Service) is seeking an experienced SEN Tutor to support a Colchester learner with SEN/SEMH needs. You will deliver personalised 1:1 tuition, mainly daytime hours, in home or local venues, with some online sessions where permitted.

The role emphasises building trust and confidence in education. You should bring SEN/SEMH experience, ASD/ADHD/trauma knowledge and a patient, empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN and SEMH learners and complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to engage reluctant learners and adapt to individual needs.
• Solid safeguarding understanding and ability to work 1:1.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS and hold right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 tuition, GCSE English/Maths and related support.
• Mentor and re-engage learners in a home, library, or online setting.
• Assess progress and tailor sessions to student strengths.
• Collaborate with safeguarding leads and education staff as needed.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

ASD/ADHD/anxiety/trauma experience

Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring

Engagement of reluctant learners

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Safeguarding knowledge

UK work rights

DBS check willingness

Education

QTS or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

IT skills

Job description

SEN Tutor Colchester

Salary: £25 £30 per hour

Contract: Flexible - Up to 35 hours

Location: Colchester, Essex

Hours: 9am - 4pm Up to 35 hours per week

SEN Tutor Make a Real Difference EFWS (Education and Family Wellbeing Service) is looking for an experienced SEN Tutor, Teacher, Mentor or Education Professional to support a young person in Colchester who has disengaged from mainstream education.

The young person may have Special Educational Needs (SEN), ASD, ADHD, SEMH, anxiety or other complex needs, and may be reluctant to engage with education or currently be out of school.

This is an opportunity to do more than deliver lessons. You'll build a trusting relationship with a young person, understand their individual needs and help them rebuild their confidence, engagement and relationship with education.

The Role

As an SEN Tutor, you will provide personalised 1:1 tuition, primarily during weekday daytime hours. Sessions may take place in the young person's home, a local library or community venue, or online where permitted.

• GCSE tuition
• Functional Skills
• ASDAN
• English and Maths
• Mentoring and educational support
• Support with re-engagement and preparation for a return to education

You’ll adapt your approach to the individual learner, building on their strengths and celebrating progress along the way. EFWS takes a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed and child‑centred approach to supporting young people.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with young people who may be reluctant or anxious about education.

You should have:

• Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH learners
• Experience with needs such as ASD, ADHD, anxiety or trauma
• Previous experience as a teacher, tutor, mentor, youth worker or education professional
• The ability to engage and motivate reluctant or disengaged learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy and a non‑judgemental approach
• The ability to work independently on a 1:1 basis
• A good understanding of safeguarding
• Good organisational and IT skills
• The right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

QTS or equivalent is highly desirable, particularly for placements involving GCSE English, Maths and Science. Trainees working towards QTS are also welcome to apply.

Hours & Flexibility

This is a flexible contract, making it well suited to teachers, tutors and education professionals looking for additional or flexible daytime work.

The placement is expected to involve:

• Weekday daytime sessions
• Up to hours per week
• Morning and/or afternoon availability

You provide us with your availability and preferred travel radius, and we aim to match you with suitable placements.

What We Offer

• £25 £30 per hour
• PAYE or umbrella payment
• Flexible casual contract
• Full induction and training
• Mandatory safeguarding and Prevent training
• Equipment pack provided
• Ongoing support from our SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Ready‑made GCSE, Functional Skills and ASDAN curriculum
• Online learning platforms
• No need to plan everything from scratch
• Meaningful 1:1 work where you can build a positive relationship with a young person
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to their educational journey

About EFWS

EFWS (Education and Family Wellbeing Service) supports children and young people who have disengaged from mainstream education.

We work with local authorities to provide personalised education and mentoring for learners with SEN, SEMH and other complex needs.

Our approach is centred around the young person. We look beyond behaviour to understand the child, build on their strengths and help them develop confidence, agency and self‑worth.

Help us change the narrative for the next generation.