SEN Tutor & Mentor

Education and Family Wellbeing Service (EFWS); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Education and Family Wellbeing Service (EFWS) in Chelmsford seeks compassionate education professionals to join a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting children and young people who engage less with mainstream education. We prioritise wellbeing as a foundation for learning and meaningful progress.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, delivering personalised support, GCSE/Functional Skills/ASDAN where appropriate, and collaborating with families to help each young person build confidence

Qualifications

• QTS is desirable, but it is not essential.
• Experience working with children and young people in an education or support setting.
• Ability to build genuine relationships and support a young person’s wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 or small group support based on each young person's needs.
• Deliver GCSE, Functional Skills or ASDAN where appropriate.
• Adapt activities to suit individual needs and interests.
• Build confidence, independence and trust.
• Understand behaviour as communication.
• Celebrate progress, however big or small.
• Work with families and a wider team of professionals.

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

It’s About More Than Teaching

At EFWS (Education and Family Wellbeing Service), we do education differently. We work with children and young people who have struggled to engage with mainstream education. For many of our students, wellbeing comes before learning. Before we can expect a young person to learn, we need to help them feel safe, understood, regulated and ready. We’re looking for compassionate, patient and curious people who want to work differently and see the young person behind the behaviour.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work 1:1 or in small groups, providing personalised support based on each young person's needs.

This could include:

• Supporting wellbeing alongside learning
• Delivering GCSE, Functional Skills or ASDAN where appropriate
• Adapting activities to suit individual needs and interests
• Building confidence, independence and trust
• Understanding behaviour as communication
• Celebrating progress, however big or small
• Working with families and a wider team of professionals

Who We Are Looking For:

We welcome applications from a wide range of education and support professionals, including:

• Teachers and trainee teachers
• Teaching Assistants and SEN specialists
• Tutors and mentors
• Psychologists and psychology graduates
• Other professionals with experience supporting children and young people

QTS is desirable, but it is not essential. We value experience, attitude and the ability to build genuine relationships just as highly as qualifications.

At EFWS, progress isn't just about grades. It could be attending a lesson, trying something new, managing a difficult moment, building a relationship or starting to believe in yourself again. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where different skills and perspectives are valued. If you believe young people should be understood before they are judged, and you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Help us change the narrative for the next generation.