SEN Tutors & Mentors

Young Giants Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: £30 per hour

Travel allowance: £7 per session

Flexible term-time work

Job summary

Young Giants Education in Newcastle is a specialist AP tuition service delivering bespoke 1:1 sessions to learners with SEN during term-time, either at a learner's home or local community venue. Sessions occur in daytime hours on fixed timetables.

Tutors teach Maths and English for KS3-4 or other subjects; mentors deliver ASDAN Life skills. Competitive pay of £30 per hour, plus travel allowance; flexible term-time work with potential for full-time hours. DBS Update Service is required.

Qualifications

• Tutors must have a Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent qualification.
• Mentors must have a Level 2 qualification OR an equivalent youth work qualification OR very strong professional youth work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching or mentoring SEN learners.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and mandatory training in this area.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain).
• Ability to travel to learner locations.
• Dedication to making a long-term difference in learners' lives; compassion, patience and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 sessions to learners with SEND in day-time slots at home or local venues.
• Teach Maths and English for KS3-4, plus additional subjects based on your specialization.
• If mentoring, deliver ASDAN Life skills programmes to support confidence and independence.
• Use engaging, creative approaches tailored to each learner's interests to re-engage with education.
• Build positive relationships and foster confidence in our learners.

Skills

SEN teaching experience

Patience and resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Level 2 qualification or equivalent youth work

Job description

Newcastle, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/11/2026

Young Giants is a specialist AP tuition service, operating in term-time. We believe that every child, if given the right support, can thrive academically and reach their full potential. That's why we never refuse a referral, no matter how complex the case.

Our service is run by qualified teachers, who manage and maintain the high quality of every learner's development programme. Our tutors and mentors are at the heart of the operation, delivering these programmes straight to learners. We work hard to create a supportive and collaborative working environment for our staff, which we're proud to say has led to exceptionally high retention rates.

The Role

You'll use your relevant knowledge and experience to deliver bespoke 1:1 sessions to our learners with SEND, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH.

Sessions will always take place during the day, according to fixed timetables, either in a learner's home or local community venue. More specifically, you will:

• Use creative, engaging approaches tailored to each learner's interests, with the purpose of supporting them to re-engage with education and consider their futures.
  
• Build positive relationships and foster confidence in our learners.
  

If you are a tutor, you will also:

Teach Maths and English for KS3-4, plus additional subjects based on your specialism. If you are a mentor, you will also:

• Deliver ASDAN Life skills programmes to support the development of confidence and independence in our learners. Find out more about our provision of ASDAN courses here .
  

Requirements

About You

We're looking for passionate tutors and mentors with the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Tutors must have a Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent qualification
  
• Mentors must have a Level 2 qualification OR an equivalent youth work qualification OR very strong professional youth work experience.
  

Both tutors and mentors must have:

• At least 2 years of experience teaching or mentoring SEN learners
  
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and a willingness to complete any mandatory training necessary in this area
  
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain)
  
• Ability to travel to learner locations
  
• Dedication to making a long-term difference in our learners' lives
  
• Compassion, patience and resilience
  

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where your work will make a real difference to lives of children, young people and their families
  
• Competitive pay: £30 per hour
  
• Travel allowance: £7 per session
  
• Flexible, term-time work with the potential for full-time hours
  
• Daily access to QTS head office team
  

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: